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MBF 2015 Partner Spotlight: University of St. Martin

We are very excited to have the Migratory Bird Festival at University of St. Martin for the second year in a row. It’s a fantastic place to celebrate our migratory birds, located right on the Great Salt Pond. We are grateful to the staff of the University for their help in putting on this event …

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International Migratory Bird Festival Focuses on Habitat Restoration in St. Martin

In a region that seems blessed with eternal summer, one of the most noticeable signs of autumn is the arrival of countless migratory birds. Leaving their summer breeding grounds in North America, they transform Caribbean wetlands and forests with their colors and songs. Events celebrating these birds and their miraculous migrations are also arriving this …

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MBF 2015 Sponsor Spotlight: Aqua Mania Adventures

Aqua Mania Adventures is another repeat sponsor for Les Fruits de Mer, and we are grateful for their continued support in sharing wildlife education on St. Martin. They also have lots of great ideas for getting the most out of the island experience: “Take an adventurous day trip to Saba for hiking or diving, or …

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Heritage Plants Ebook: Free Download!

As part of this year’s International Migratory Bird Day festivities, BirdsCaribbean has released a free ebook—Heritage Plants—with information about some fantastic, bird-friendly native plants and trees that you can add to your backyard or neighborhood. It is available for free download now from the BirdsCaribbean website. The theme of this year’s IMBD, including St. Martin’s …

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Heritage Plants Ebook: Free Download!

As part of this year’s International Migratory Bird Day festivities, BirdsCaribbean has released a free ebook—Heritage Plants—with information about some fantastic, bird-friendly native plants and trees that you can add to your backyard or neighborhood. It is available for free download now from the BirdsCaribbean website. The theme of this year’s IMBD, including St. Martin’s …

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Heritage Plants Ebook: Free Download!

As part of this year’s International Migratory Bird Day festivities, BirdsCaribbean has released a free ebook—Heritage Plants—with information about some fantastic, bird-friendly native plants and trees that you can add to your backyard or neighborhood. It is available for free download now from the BirdsCaribbean website. The theme of this year’s IMBD, including St. Martin’s …

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MBF 2015 Sponsor Spotlight: Hotel L’Esplanade

Hotel L’Esplanade are more than just sponsors of the Migratory Bird Festival, owners Kristin & Marc Petrelluzzi have been members of the association from the beginning and have helped us out as volunteers at almost every event we’ve ever done. And not just the easy stuff—they led a beach clean-up in Cul-de-Sac at the very …

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MBF 2015 Sponsor Spotlight: Delta Petroleum

You know who’s helping make this year’s Migratory Bird Festival Possible? These guys are! Delta has been one of our sponsors from the beginning. One reason why we’ve done so many things is that we know we can count on their support. Delta Petroleum Founded in 1985, Delta serves the Caribbean with ultra clean superior …

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Wild Statia: Unravelling a Mystery

You can’t save a species if you don’t know what’s hurting it. In this week’s Wild Statia we take a look at how field research can point the way to the conservation efforts that will make the biggest difference, and what’s going on with Red-billed Tropicbird eggs on Statia.

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MBF 2015 Sponsor Spotlight: Calmos Cafe

It’s not just the best place in Grand Case to watch the sunset while enjoying a cool drink, they also support wildlife education on St. Martin, including this year’s Migratory Bird Festival. Calmos Cafe Located on the beach in Grand Case, St. Martin, Calmos Cafe is a restaurant and bar serving great food in a …

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