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LOCAL Saturday 14 June 2025

Birds of Aruba

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

Feeling parched? Grab refreshment by the side of the road!

(Oranjestad)—Touring the island in fect during family outings around
the blistering heat can leave one the island, these stands can be
feeling rather thirsty and looking found in the following locations:
to cool off. Luckily there are a few • Near the red Anchor in San
stands along the roads of Aruba Nicolas
that can offer you just what you • On the Linear Park in Oranjes-
need: a nice, refreshing beverage! tad (in front of airport runway)
• At the California Light House
These “coconut stands” can be hill
found at several locations on the • Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruin
island, where you can cool off with • Bushiribana Beach (Near the
delicious smoothies, drinks, snacks, Ling & Song Supermarket)
and of course, fresh coconuts! Per-