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Birds of Aruba

ORANJESTAD — On May 11th, 2010, local birds on their social media that Canadian in the house In its living form of so much more
the Aruba Birdlife Conservation was show us the beauty of Aruba’s birds The breeding season is over and it’s value than any gemstone. Aruba’s
founded with the aim of protecting and nature in general. Aruba Today getting pretty cold in North America. smallest and most master of flight.
the biodiversity in general and birds gives you a little peek with the fol- Shore birds have started moving A top pollinator. A hovering Blenchi
in and around Aruba in particular. lowing pictures and descriptions from southwards as early as July. This wet- inspecting the human who just en-
the foundations Facebook page. land beauty wants to keep its toes tered his territory.
Among other things, the foundation warm. Our Canadian friends know English: Blue-tailed Emerald (male)
will focus on increasing the survival The Great Egret exactly where they can do so best. Dutch: Blauwstaartsmaragdkolibrie
chances of species of wild birds by Serenity in Aruba’s National Park, a A Greater Yellowlegs rediscovering (mannetje).
promoting their preservation and Great Egret flying in peace. When it is Aruba’s Bubali Wetlands.
conservation. The foundation pub- peaceful and quite, beautiful things Aruba’s to enjoy. Aruba’s to
lishes the most beautiful pictures of start happening in nature. Cabochon protect.q

Dining in? Try making some local favorites!

How to make “pan bati”

(Oranjestad)—If you’re ever up for bowl first, and stir until well mixed.
an Aruban snack, try making anoth- Then add the milk and beat until
er Aruban classic appetizer called reached a pancake-like consisten-
Pan Bati. Similar to a pancake both cy. If more moister is needed, add
in appearance and cooking, this is some water until reached desired
a super easy meal that adults and consistency.
children will both enjoy. Here’s how
to make it! In a hot pan with oil, pour in enough
batter to cover the bottom of the
Ingredients: pan. Just like pancakes, flip the
2 cups of all purpose flour pan bati when one side turns gold-
1 cup grams of fine cornmeal (we en brown. When your pan bati is
recommend the Harina PAN brand) ready, place on a plate and cover
2 tbsp baking powder with a clean kitchen towel.
1 1/3 cup of milk
1 pinch of salt Traditionally, pan bati is cut in tri-
2 tbsp of granulated sugar angle pieces, and is often eaten
Oil for cooking as a side dish with soup, fried fish
or stews. However, it is also casu-
Instructions: ally enjoyed with some butter and
Add all the dry ingredients in a cheese on top!q