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Birds of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao is the essential guide for anyone traveling to those islands. It showcases the more than 280 species seen on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao and provides descriptions of and directions to the best places to bird, from the famous white sand beaches to hidden watering holes to the majestic national parks. Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao—the "ABCs"—located in the southwestern Caribbean, not far from Venezuela, share fascinating ecological features with the West Indies as well as the South American mainland, making birding on the islands unique. The identification portion of the book features endemic subspecies such as the Brown-throated Parakeet; a wide variety of wintering North American migrants; spectacular restricted-range northern South American species such as the Yellow-shouldered Parrot, Bare-eyed Pigeon, Troupial, Ruby-topaz Hummingbird, and Yellow Oriole; and West Indian species including the Pearly-eyed Thrasher and Caribbean Elaenia. Colorful introductory sections provide readers with a brief natural history of the islands, detailing the geography, geology, and general ecology of each. In the site guide that follows, Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison Childs Wells share their more than two decades of experience in the region, providing directions to the best birding spots. Clear, easy-to-read maps accompany each site description, along with notes about the species that birders are likely to find. The identification section is arranged in classic field guide format and offers vivid descriptions of each bird, along with tips on how to identify them by sight and sound. The accounts also include current status and seasonality, if relevant, and common names in English, Dutch, and Papiamento, often inspired by the unique voices of the birds, such as the "chibichibi" (Bananaquit) and "choco" (Burrowing Owl). The accompanying color plates feature the beautiful work of illustrator Robert Dean. The final section, on conservation, raises awareness about threats facing the birds and the habitats on which they rely and summarizes conservation initiatives and needs, offering recommendations for each island.

The first ever comprehensive field guide dedicated to the birds of the Netherlands Antilles. Located in the southern Caribbean off the coast of Venezuela, the islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire are popular tourist destinations. This compact, portable guide is designed to help identify the many wonderful birds that live there. The book features colour illustrations and descriptions of every species known to occur naturally on the islands. - First-ever comprehensive field guide to the birds of the western Lesser Antilles - Complete coverage of the islands including residents, migrants and vagrants - 1,000 illustrations on 71 colour plates, depicting every species and most plumages and races - Concise text on facing pages highlights key identification features, including voice, habitat, behaviour and status

This book focuses on the highly touristed, but surprisingly under-researched Lesser Antilles region. After offering a brief overview of the region’s geologic and tectonic history, as well as its basic climatology, subsequent chapters then discuss each island’s (or island set’s) geomorphology and geology, and how the settlement history, tourism, and hazards have affected their individual landscapes. Written by regional experts and replete with up-to-date information, stunning color imagery, and beautiful cartography (maps), it is the only comprehensive, scientific evaluation of the Lesser Antilles, and serves as the region’s definitive reference resource. Accessible to non-experts and amateur explorers, the book includes in-depth discussions and reference sections for each island/island set. Usable as both a textbook and guidebook, it offers readers a straightforward yet detailed assessment of an interesting and intriguing – but often-overlooked and under-appreciated – locale.

Annotation Alive Guides give you the option to live, love and breathe your destination. Just ask the authors. They have been visiting these places for years -- and still keep going back for more! Up-to-the-minute and packed with valuable advice, Alive Guides cover every aspect of travel in each exciting destination. Shopping, nightlife, area-by-area sightseeing, transportation, culture. Restaurants and accommodations are described in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors. In-margin icons allow you to see at a glance which pages are devoted to the many different activities covered.

Annotation Want a lively vacation? Here's a series that is sure to meet your needs. Alive! Guides tell you what's hot, and what's not, with plenty of suggestions for daytime activity and nighttime fun. The authors offer hundreds of restaurant and hotel profiles in all price ranges, including the best places to stay and eat if you're looking for pampering, adventure, nights in the city or value. Every one has been inspected first-hand, which means you get a true feel of what to expect. Beyond where to stay and eat, Alive! Guides focus on the things that make each destination unique -- hiking in the rain forests of St. Lucia; fabulous diving off the coast of Bonaire; unbeatable fall foliage along the Delaware River Valley. Full details on local celebrations throughout the year are given, along with contact numbers for help in trip-planning. "Sunup to Sundown" sections cover hiking, watersports and organized excursions and offer a thorough listing of the best beaches. Road trips and walking tours that lead through rural villages and historic townships are accompanied by town and regional maps. "After Dark" sections give the lowdown on hot nightclubs, romantic bars, high-class casinos, movies and local theater productions. An "A-Z" reference at the end provides a comprehensive list of useful contacts, including ATM and bank locations, doctors and medical facilities, tourism offices, religious services and websites. This delightful island trio combines Latin spice with European charm, creating a rare treat. Aruba is known for its white sand beaches, shopping and casinos. Bonaire's coral reefs attract divers from around the globe. Curacao, the cosmopolitan sister, has fine restaurants, dynamicnightlife, and European fashions. Best of all, you can island-hop from one to the next! Here is the ultimate guide to discovering the high life and cool spots of the ABCs.

Do you want to explore every single aspect of the Caribbean life? Then your next vacation should be in the ABC islands! Arubа, Bonaire аnd Curacao are three exotic Caribbean islands with a colorful Dutch colonial architecture. Since they used to be ruled by the Dutch, many elements of the Dutch architecture and culture are still present. However, the ABC islands are still exotic and they have the most beautiful waters and sceneries you’ll ever come across! Each one of those three Caribbean islands has its own personality. Aruba is the most developed and glamorous island, however, it is unbelievably beautiful since nearly 20% of the island is devoted to the beautiful Arikоk National Park. Bonaire is the most quiet and laidback island. It’s the perfect place to go scuba dividing in order to explore those magical waters. Finally, Curacao is the capital and it is right in the middle. There, there is the perfect combination of culture, nature and nightlife. So are you ready to explore the Caribbean ABC islands? Juha Öörni will give you all the information and inspiration you need to organize your vacation!

A 384-page travel guide with color photos and maps throughout.