Showing posts with label Wildlife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wildlife. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The Green Heron in The Bahamas: Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation

 
Green Heron flying low over pond

 "Green Heron, aka Po' Joe, Gaulin" - Bahamas AI Art
 ⒸA. Derek Catalano
 
 
 

The Green Heron in The Bahamas: Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation


Introduction

The Green Heron, aka Po' Joe, Gaulin, (Butorides virescens) is a small, secretive wading bird found throughout the Americas, including The Bahamas. Unlike larger, more conspicuous herons, the Green Heron is compact and often overlooked due to its shy nature and preference for dense wetland cover. In The Bahamas, this bird plays a quiet but essential role in the coastal and wetland ecosystems. Understanding its presence in the archipelago sheds light on both local biodiversity and broader environmental health. This essay explores the biology, behavior, habitat, and conservation challenges of the Green Heron, with a focus on its role in the Bahamian environment.

Friday, April 25, 2025

National Parks Day

 
BNT Logo on tiles

Bahamas National Trust
 ⒸA. Derek Catalano
 
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is welcoming the public to join them inside national parks across The Bahamas for free outdoor activities on National Parks Day – Saturday, April 26, 2025.  Read more.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Flamingo Peacock Splash

 
Flamingo Peacock painting

"Flamingo Peacock Splash" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Flamingo Peacock Tin Art

 
Flamingo Peacock Tin Art with Hibiscus flowers

"Flamingo Peacock Tin Art" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Tropic Birds Float

 
Float with Flamingo and Peacock

"Tropic Birds Float" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Friday, March 14, 2025

Monday, March 10, 2025

Flamingo Vacation

 
Flamingo on tropic beach

"Flamingo Vacation" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Peace Shark

 
Peace Shark cartoon art

"Peace Shark" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Monday, March 3, 2025

Rainy Day Birds

 
Rainy Day Birds

"Rainy Day Birds" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
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Friday, February 21, 2025

Monday, February 3, 2025

Flamingo Gardens - PC Wallpaper

 
Flamingos in tropical pond garden.

"Flamingo Gardens" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Seagull Paradise

 
Seagull Paradise

"Seagull Paradise" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Monday, January 13, 2025

Iguana on the Park

 
Woman's Tongue Tree

Woman's Tongue Tree, Joe Billy Park
Fowler St. Nassau, Bahamas
©A. Derek Catalano


Saw a few people in the community pointing fingers and looking upward at this Woman's Tongue tree. Some were taking photos on their phones and others were making calls. I walked over to investigate.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Junkanoo Rooster Dancer

 
Junkanoo Rooster Dancer

"Junkanoo Rooster Dancer" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano



Junkanoo Rooster Dancer

"Junkanoo Rooster Dancer" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano

Monday, December 9, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Fly Like An Eagle

 Junkanoo concept art

Bald Eagle junkanoo float concept.

"Fly Like An Eagle" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano


Bald Eagle junkanoo float concept.

"Fly Like An Eagle" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving

 
Colorful junkanoo turkey in junkanoo parade.

"Happy Thanksgiving" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Tropic Backyards

 
Tropic Backyard garden with pond, sea, flowers and pond with seagulls.

"Tropic Backyard Garden Pond" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano


Tropic Backyard Garden Cay with dock, dingy, flowers and seagulls.

"Tropic Backyard Garden Cay" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano