• The Belize Audubon Society manages the Half Moon Caye natural monument and wildlife sanctuary on the Turneffe Atoll, which includes the world-famous Blue Hole. (sanpedrosun.com)
  • Rooster, the Lighthouse Keeper's House on Half Moon Caye, Belize -- there are only two "residents" on Half Moon Caye -- Rooster & the Belize Audubon Society representative -- the Audubon Society guy collects the park fees & also cares for the island & the bird sanctuary at the other end. (sailwinterlude.com)
  • Becker, who resides in Galveston, is a member of the Texas Ornithological Society, Houston Audubon and Galveston Audubon group. (galvestonfeatherfest.com)
  • Texas Ornithological Society is proud to promote the discovery, knowledge, observation and conservation of birds in Texas since 1953. (texasbirds.org)
  • The Belize Audubon Society is a conservation group in Belize, formed in 1969. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Belize Audubon Society was formed in 1969 by Dora Weyer and a group of conservationists. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Belize Audubon Society (BAS) was formed in 1969 with a mandate of "creating a balance between people and the environment. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • The award is named after the Belize Audubon Society's first president. (wikipedia.org)
  • Participants on Flyway Expeditions program help support National Audubon Society's local initiatives and further the important economic incentive to promote conservation. (holbrooktravel.com)
  • Orange Audubon Society's Costa Rica Trip with Wildside Nature Tours was amazing! (orangeaudubonfl.org)
  • Nat Miller is the Director of Conservation for National Audubon Society's Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Flyway. (akronaudubon.org)
  • Past tour leader for Naturalist Journeys, Audubon Naturalist Society, Elderhostel/Road Scholar, High Lonesome Bird Tours, Betchart Expeditions, Southwest Wings, Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, Wings Over Willcox Sandhill Crane Celebration. (fieldguidetohummingbirds.com)
  • The laws of Belize that govern the operation of the Belize Audubon Society and the conservation efforts of this society are as follows: Wildlife Protection Act (Chp.220) National Parks System Act (Chp.215) Forest Act (Chp.213) Fisheries Act (Chp.210) Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Act (Chp.330 Rev.2000) The Belize Audubon Society co-manages seven protected areas located in Belize. (wikipedia.org)
  • She writes for newspapers and magazines, and is co-author of The FeederWatcher's Guide to Bird Feeding (HarperCollins, 2000), the Audubon Birdhouse Book (Voyageur Press, 2013) and Feeding Wild Birds in America (Texas A&M University Press, 2015). (audubon.org)
  • The SWCMR is one of the largest marine protected areas in Belize extending from Tobacco Caye in the north to islands east of Placencia along the central Belize Barrier Reef along it's southern border. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • Top spots like Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye ("caye" is the local term for an island and is pronounced "key") just a short distance from Belize City offer delicious seafood, fun water sports like kite and wind surfing, and are close to some of the top snorkeling and diving spots on the Belize Barrier Reef , including the Belize Blue Hole and Shark Ray Alley. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • Ambergris Caye is largest island in Belize, and the main destination for travelers arriving Belize. (latintraveldiscovery.com)
  • For 30 years the Belize zoo has provided a home to orphaned and injured animals native to Belize and today the zoo is home to all five species of wild cats, Baird's tapir, howler monkey, crocodile, king vultures, jabiru stork and all sorts of other strange and wonderful mammals, reptiles and birds. (islandexpeditions.com)
  • Home to more than 600 species of birds-including the keel-billed toucan (Belize's national bird), harpy eagle, lesson's motmot, the endangered jabiru stork, and the scarlet macaw-Belize is a bird-watcher's Eden. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • According to the Belize Audubon Society , of the 600+ species of birds that have been recorded in Belize, approximately 20 percent are migrants from North America. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • Belize Bird Rescue is a rehabilitation center for birds in Belize. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • It started primarily as a facility for parrot rescue and rehabilitation but has expanded over the years to cater to all indigenous species of birds in Belize. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • The Belize Birds - Field Guide app is a hand held, digital field guide designed to help anyone learn about and identify the bird species of Belize. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • She returned to Belize in 1989, assembled a board for her new organization, and got herself out into the "bush," where she learned about birds, snakes, and red-eyed tree frogs. (grist.org)
  • Miller joined Audubon in 2014, leading a conservation and science team that uses birds as indicator species to help inform ecosystem management. (akronaudubon.org)
  • He has authored, edited, or illustrated over twenty books for the National Geographic Society, including Field Guide to the Birds of North America , Birding Essentials , Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America , Kids Bird Guide of North America and most recently the 2nd edition of Complete Birds of North America . (audubon.org)
  • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. (audubon.org)
  • Audubon members protect birds. (audubon.org)
  • The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. (audubon.org)
  • Her husband taught at Pitt when he first finished graduate school, so she joined the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania and had the advantage of learning birds again under Joe Grom and Dan Pfoutz. (pabirds.org)
  • Previously, Tom worked as a Conservation Data Specialist as part of the National Audubon Society Science Division and, during this time, visited and fell for the beauty of Hog Island. (audubon.org)
  • Brooke Bateman is the Director of Climate Watch in the Science Division at the National Audubon Society, and received her PhD in Zoology and Tropical Ecology at James Cook University in Australia in 2010. (audubon.org)
  • The Belize Tourism Board has recognized two tourism stakeholders as part of its Frontline Hero Award Program. (lovefm.com)
  • The first president of the Belize Audubon Society, James A. Waight, served from 1969 until 1986. (wikipedia.org)
  • His dedication to the Belize Audubon Society is honored by an annual award for services to conservation in Belize called the James A. Waight Award. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Belize Audubon Society is looking for the 38 James A. Waight winner. (lovefm.com)
  • Almost a decade later, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, Panthera's CEO, radio-collared the first jaguars in Belize, leading the country to establish the world's first jaguar preserve and Belize's first wildlife protected area - the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve. (solutions-site.org)
  • Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary in Belize was initially declared a forest preserve in 1984. (spanish.academy)
  • It moved on to be declared a Belize jaguar preserve in 1986. (spanish.academy)
  • Also nearby to the north are TNC's Ell Pond Preserve and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island's Long Pond Woods Wildlife Refuge. (nature.org)
  • To recuperate and stabilize the marine turtle nesting populations on the coast and cayes of Belize. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • Buttressing the southern tip of Mexico and eastern border of Guatemala, Belize serves as an integral link connecting jaguars within these countries, and all jaguar populations south of Belize. (solutions-site.org)
  • The Belize Fisheries Department chairs the meetings of the Turtle Network and guide the discussions and decisions. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • Nominees of the award must meet the following criteria: Must be a Belizean or currently reside in Belize. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2017 over 10,000 Belizean school children and 600 teachers visited the zoo as part of education programs to learn of the wildlife of Belize. (islandexpeditions.com)
  • The annual Tribute to Belizean Patriots was held last night in Belize City. (lovefm.com)
  • Breaking Belize News is able to offer a marketing package that uses internet, social media and email to reach over 500,000 Belizean-centric potential customers each month. (breakingbelizenews.com)
  • First Belizean travel marketplace for travelers to discover, plan and book amazing adventures directly from trusted local providers in Belize. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • Chanona said the Coalition does not want any Belizean fishers to lose their livelihood as a result of a ban on gillnets, and Oceana Belize has lobbied with several international partners who are willing to provide funding to assist this small minority to adjust to another style of fishing, and to find alternative livelihoods. (sanpedrosun.com)
  • The BTB's Frontline Hero Award program was established in 2021 to recognize outstanding Belizeans who have served Belize beyond their call of duty. (lovefm.com)
  • With funding from the Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF) and the Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Dr. Rainwater and Tom Pop - a long-time Belize employee of the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) - are launching a two-month survey of all major Dermatemys rivers in Belize. (turtlesurvival.org)
  • Belize is home to more than 500 different bird species. (forbes.com)
  • The Belize Barrier Reef is home to an astonishing variety of marine life, including whale sharks (the largest fish in the ocean), anemones, dolphins, manatees, and hundreds of species of fish. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • Nearly thirty years ago, I studied the jaguars of Belize, and today we return to the birthplace of jaguar research and conservation to reignite and strengthen the commitment, strategy and resources required to ensure this species lives on, for the next thirty years and beyond, " said Dr. Rabinowitz. (solutions-site.org)
  • The jaguar is an iconic species of Belize," said Belize's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries & Sustainable Development, the Honorable Senator Lisel Alamilla. (solutions-site.org)
  • The Audubon National Society considered it a species of concern in 1972. (municipalitehopetown.ca)
  • Not all of them work for the conservation areas Belize Audubon manages, but having a combination of options is what matters, she says. (ecolife.ae)
  • the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, and the "Walk for a Green Belize" which is a partnership of the Department of Environment, the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority and the Belize Audubon Society.Dr. Pio Saqui, a lecturer at Faculty of Science and Technology, gave the welcome address and Jamal Witty, the Environmental Club President, spoke on behalf of the club. (edu.bz)
  • Addiel's integration into conservation and management began in 1997, when he volunteered and trained with many local and international researchers that collaborated with non-government organizations such as Program for Belize, Belize Audubon Society, and Coastal Zone Authority and Institute. (bonefishtarpontrust.org)
  • He was born in Belize City and was the Surveyor General of Belize. (wikipedia.org)
  • I arrived in Belize Monday (4/12), picked up the car and headed straight to Belize City to the Fisheries Dept. The permits were ready and I turned around and headed up to Lamanai (New River Lagoon) to get the flat-back canoe. (turtlesurvival.org)
  • Tuesday morning (4/13), we mounted the canoe on the roof of the vehicle (foam pads seem to be working well) and I headed back to Belize City. (turtlesurvival.org)
  • We raced back to Belize City, and got to the store about 1650 hr, just before closing. (turtlesurvival.org)
  • Lamanai Maya Site is in Orange Walk district, northwest of Belize City, on the banks of the New River Lagoon and the most spectacular way to travel to the site is by means of river boat up the river. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • About 30 minutes west of Belize City and very near the Black Orchid Resort, the Community Baboon Sanctuary was established to protect and sustain Belize's black howler monkey. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • Black Orchid resort is a beautiful jungle resort located just a short drive from the international airport in Belize City. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • There are several transportation options available, including public bus, private shuttle, and flights to Belize City. (belizebirdingfestival.com)
  • I spent a morning with Grant recently in Belize City. (grist.org)
  • To show me her roots, Grant drove me around Belize City. (grist.org)
  • Goldson was born in Belize City to Peter Edward Goldson and Florence Babb and attended St. Mary's Primary School. (belize-travel-guide.com)
  • Prior to going to jail for his ideals Goldson won a seat to the Belize City Council and had served as Vice-President (Deputy Mayor) until his conviction. (belize-travel-guide.com)
  • The place is only 2.5 hours away from Belize City. (spanish.academy)
  • There are also short local flights operated by Tropic Air that take travelers from Belize City to Dangriga. (spanish.academy)
  • Most of the diving departs from Belize City and the surrounding Cays and heads to the Turneffe and Lighthouse Atolls for some spectacular day trips and there is also good local dive diving around Ambergris Cay and Cay Caulker catering to all levels of experience. (oysterdiving.com)
  • With a short flight from Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, Panama City, Toronto or San Salvador you may let the warm tropical breezes melt away your hectic life for the laid-back pace of Belize! (oysterdiving.com)
  • As a busy port city, Belize City is the commercial center of the country and gateway to all the regions of Belize. (latintraveldiscovery.com)
  • Enjoy the Belize City tours which reveal intact colonial architectures of the past and the predominant Creole "Kriol" culture of today. (latintraveldiscovery.com)
  • When visiting Belize City be sure to take a city tour and see old Colonial structures. (latintraveldiscovery.com)
  • Belize is an attractive destination for travelers who wish to experience the Central American Caribbean. (spanish.academy)
  • It is a new way of looking for the future of Belize and we are looking at the most important decision that we have to make as Belizeans and so we shouldn't be afraid. (channel5belize.com)
  • Hendy is a park ranger attached to the Belize Audubon Society and is stationed at the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary. (lovefm.com)
  • Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary in Belize is a pioneer when it comes to the conservation of local wildlife. (spanish.academy)
  • Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary in Belize is the habitat of a large variety of wildlife. (spanish.academy)
  • Cockscomb basin wildlife sanctuary in Belize has several waterfalls and part of the Monkey River. (spanish.academy)
  • The organization has grown over the past decade as more research and awareness of sea turtle conservation is conducted throughout Belize. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • She founded Programme for Belize, a private nonprofit conservation organization that during her 12-year tenure acquired 300,000 acres of forest land - 4 percent of the country. (grist.org)
  • New strides for the future of the jaguar were made at the end of February 2014 with the signing of a critical conservation agreement between the government of Belize, Panthera , a global wild cat conservation organization, and the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) of the University of Belize. (solutions-site.org)
  • Donations to Orange Audubon Society, Inc., a Florida nonprofit [501(c)(3)] organization, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. (orangeaudubonfl.org)
  • In Belize, Acosta said her organization has worked to evaluate the feasibility of other revenue streams, such as sustainable logging, the carbon offset market, honey and bee agriculture, and nurseries for high-demand plants, the latter two of which they're supporting. (ecolife.ae)
  • He has also birded Mexico, Honduras, Belize and Costa Rica. (galvestonfeatherfest.com)
  • Belize is one of 13 countries with which Panthera is implementing strategic jaguar conservation science, and now, along with Belize, Panthera has solidified MOUs in Latin America with the governments of Panama, Guyana, Costa Rica, Honduras and Colombia. (solutions-site.org)
  • Also, many great field guides on countries like Belize, the Galapagos, Mexico, and Costa Rica, were added to our PRAS Field Guide Library. (peaceriveraudubonsociety.org)
  • Holbrook Travel is a supporting partner in Audubon and its partners' conservation work in Latin America and in the Caribbean. (holbrooktravel.com)
  • The University of Belize Environmental Club held a Recycled Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on November 28th, 2017 at the University of Belize (UB), Belmopan Campus. (edu.bz)
  • The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Belize (UB) held the 4th Annual FST Science Open Day on November 22, 2017 at the UB Central Campus. (edu.bz)
  • With its abundance of jungles, waterfalls and caves, Belize can easily make you feel like an intrepid explorer. (vdrwiki.com)
  • This trilateral agreement represents a pledge by all parties to collaboratively implement science-based conservation initiatives that secure and connect jaguars and their habitats in Belize and beyond its borders, facilitate land development that is both ecologically sustainable and economically profitable, and mitigate human-jaguar conflict throughout the country. (solutions-site.org)
  • Pledge to stand with Audubon to call on elected officials to listen to science and work towards climate solutions. (audubon.org)
  • A complete ban would make it easier for the Belize Coast Guard and Fisheries officers to enforce the law, as anyone caught with a gillnet would automatically be arrested, there would no question of whether they were licensed or not. (sanpedrosun.com)
  • In what are now the countries of Belize and Guatemala, the ancient Maya civilization once flourished, leaving behind cities, temples, pyramids, and observatories still standing, enshrouded in tree cover. (holbrooktravel.com)
  • The project protects over 20 square miles of jungle habitat along the Belize River basin. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • As a stronghold for jaguars in Mesoamerica, Belize is also highly unique in that it protects a greater proportion of land (43%) through national parks and private reserves than any other nation in Central America. (solutions-site.org)
  • We actively support the Belize Zoo and its conservation initiatives. (responsibletravel.com)
  • A trilateral agreement pledges collaborative implementation of science-based conservation initiatives that secure and connect jaguars and their habitats in Belize and beyond its borders, facilitate land development that is both ecologically sustainable and economically profitable, and mitigate human-jaguar conflict throughout the country. (solutions-site.org)
  • Travelers will learn about targeted environmental education and outreach programs carried out by Audubon and its partners. (holbrooktravel.com)
  • Ensure standardization of outreach programs, conservation, and research and monitoring protocols within Belize. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • We work with local Mayan guides to run trips in this remote area of Belize. (islandexpeditions.com)
  • The trip is guided by Mayan or Mestiso guides, who are then able to provide participants with a local s insight to theses culturally different parts of Belize. (responsibletravel.com)
  • Our trip showcases Belize s rich cultural and diversity, including visits to its ancient Mayan ruins and caves. (responsibletravel.com)
  • Connor and I walk with a guide and other tourists down a canopied rainforest path, beside a slow river, to the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave in Belize, a famous site of Mayan artifacts, including sacrificial human remains. (dirt-mag.com)
  • Often described as a huge natural aquarium, the crystal clear waters and white sandy seafloor make Belize a world-class destination for snorkeling and scuba diving . (blackorchidresort.com)
  • The responsibilities of the Board of Directors of the Belize Audubon Society include policy setting, fiscal guidance, and governance of the society. (wikipedia.org)
  • Join the Alachua Audubon Society on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00 pm for our annual pot luck dinner celebration and to help us welcome our newest board members, Marie Davis, Will Sexton, Katie Sieving, Charlene Leonard, Ted Goodman, Adam Zions, John Sivinski, and Trina Anderson. (alachuaaudubon.org)
  • Bring some food to share and your drink of choice, and enjoy visiting with Alachua Audubon members and the Board of Directors. (alachuaaudubon.org)
  • Margaret, a long-time member and board member of Seneca Rocks Audubon, is a friend, an advisor, and an example to us all. (pabirds.org)
  • Grant next went to work for the Belize Embassy in Washington, D.C., where one day some people from the Massachusetts Audubon Society made a presentation to the prime minister of Belize about a proposal to buy 110,000 acres of land in Belize and turn it over to a local entity for conservation. (grist.org)
  • Enjoy up-close encounters with some of the country's native fauna, including a pair of Harpy Eagles, at the Belize Zoo. (holbrooktravel.com)
  • Every resident of the Belize Zoo is indigenous to the country, and the facility is the first of its kind in Belize to be completely accessible to individuals in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • Many of our trips are operated in association with, and help to fund the work of the Belize Zoo and the Belize Audubon Society, CONANP and village co-operatives in Mexico. (responsibletravel.com)
  • Members of the Belize Audubon Society are preferred. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Turtle Network has members from government and NGOs involved in sea turtle conservation in Belize. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • The ancient Maya once dominated the landscape from El Salvador all the way up to Mexico, and Belize was the heartland of that civilization . (blackorchidresort.com)
  • As the Belize-Mexico Program Manager, Addiel leads BTT's conservation efforts in the region. (bonefishtarpontrust.org)
  • BTT's approach in Belize and Mexico focuses on the social, cultural, economic, and ecological connections that must be understood to ensure a healthy flats fishery for the future. (bonefishtarpontrust.org)
  • Addiel joined BTT in 2019 after completing his Ph.D. on bonefish movements and pre-spawning site identification in southern Mexico and northern Belize, where he was born in the small fishing community of Sarteneja. (bonefishtarpontrust.org)
  • They spend the winter, along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Mexico, the Atlantic coasts from North Carolina to Belize. (municipalitehopetown.ca)
  • We've grown roots during our 30 years here in Belize. (islandexpeditions.com)
  • For over 40 years the Belize Audubon Society (BAS) has served Belize as environmental conscience and today is involved in all aspects of nature conservation and education in the country. (islandexpeditions.com)
  • Ensure that the activities included in ﻽ the Belize Sea Turtle Recovery Action Plan (STRAP) are completed and that the STRAP is updated every five years. (ecomarbelize.org)
  • Our guide Glenn Crawford has been with Wildside for over 25 years and hails from Belize where he also leads guided tours (and where OAS is planning our next international adventure). (orangeaudubonfl.org)
  • Last year they finally won first prize, allowing them to contribute about $2,000 per year for six years to PA Audubon from the Birdathon, for a total of $13,105. (pabirds.org)
  • Her parents had the highest expectations for their three daughters, within the constraints of the world as they knew it: "Since we had only girls, my father would say, 'I want you to be the best secretary Belize has ever seen,'" Grant told me. (grist.org)
  • With more than 10,000 miles of shoreline, Audubon has identified twelve nearshore watersheds of the Great Lakes that most need our help. (akronaudubon.org)
  • She has presented birding programs to many groups, including the Knox Nature Club, Clarion County Garden Club, various school classrooms, Todd Bird Club, and Seneca Rocks Audubon. (pabirds.org)
  • One of the best hiking tours in Belize is the Crystal Cave Trail in St Herman's Blue Hole National Park in the Cayo District. (vdrwiki.com)
  • The largest hotels are found here, with conference facilities and professional services, as well as restaurants, bars, nightlife, Belize's only cruise passenger terminal, the Museum of Belize and numerous historical sites. (latintraveldiscovery.com)
  • With so many wonderful options to choose from, it can be difficult for a first-time visitor to Belize to know where to start. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • They spend 2 weeks at a time & then trade off with another Audubon Society person. (sailwinterlude.com)
  • The best time to visit Belize is from late November to mid-April, during the country's dry season. (latintraveldiscovery.com)
  • A session at Hog Island Audubon Camp in the mid-1980s spurred a career change, leading to an M.S. environmental education degree via the Audubon Expedition Institute and an internship with Audubon's Washington, D.C. office. (audubon.org)
  • Less a traditional zoo and more of an education center, the Belize Zoo was founded as a rescue facility for injured and abandoned animals. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • Can we send you a Free PDF Guide to Belize? (islandexpeditions.com)
  • Your experience guide will be educated you on the history while traversing the old Belize River. (blackorchidresort.com)
  • Eworth Garbutt of the National Sport Fishing Association, Andrew Roe of the Belize Game Fishers Association and veteran sport fishing guide Mike Heusner all decried the indiscriminate nature of gill net fishing, in that the nets trap game fish like permit and tarpon, which are worth far more as live fish swimming in the sea, than served up on the dinner table. (sanpedrosun.com)
  • You must do the Victoria Peak hike in Belize accompanied by a licensed guide. (vdrwiki.com)