This Caribbean Mockingbird is featured in one of the photo blogs by HopiBonaire.

Photoblogs

 

Bonaire is an incredibly photogenic island. We love capturing all that beauty and splendor. Our photo blogs focus on a single photographic subject, allowing the photos to do most of the talking. Of course, with some explanations or a good story added. We just can’t resist at HopiBonaire!

This Caribbean Mockingbird is featured in one of the photo blogs by HopiBonaire.
Photoblog: The flamingo's of Bonaire. Picture of a flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber).

Photoblog: The Flamingos of Bonaire

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Dive into the fascinating lives of Bonaire’s flamingos and discover the best spots to admire, observe, and photograph these stunning island icons for yourself! Continue reading…

Six Caribbean flamingos in flight.
Mating Caribbean flamingos on Bonaire.
The lamellae in the filter-feeding bill of the Caribbean flamingo.
The locations on Bonaire where you can spot Caribbean flamingos, shown on the map.
Green blue-tailed emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) drinks nectar from a purple flower.

Photoblog: The Hummingbirds of Bonaire

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In addition to flamingos, stunning landscapes, and the rich underwater world, there’s another gem to be found on Bonaire. Marvel at how Bonaire’s hummingbirds bring color to our tropical island in this photo blog. Continue reading…

Male ruby-topaz hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) with iridescent red crest and yellow chest.
Female blue-tailed emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) perched brooding on a nest.
Mating dance of ruby-topaz hummingbirds (Chrysolampis mosquitus) involving food transfer. It resembles kissing.
Silhouette of a blue-tailed emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) in the green.
Read all about the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on a flower.

Photoblog: The Transformation of the Monarch Butterfly

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Admire the remarkable transformation of the monarch butterfly. Enjoy the photogenic striped caterpillar, the beautiful chrysalis with golden details, and the intricately patterned butterfly. Continue reading…

The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on a flower.
The black and white, yellow-striped caterpillar of the monarch butterfly.
The green pupa with golden details of the monarch butterfly.
Monarch butterfly lays an egg on the underside of a leaf.
The green iguana (Iguana iguana) comes in many forms. Read all about this fascinating creature in this blog.

Photoblog: The Transformations of the Green Iguana

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You can encounter them all over Bonaire: the green iguana. In this photo blog, you’ll learn all about its spectacular transformation, but this impressive creature has more to offer in other aspects as well! Continue reading…

Wide-angle shot of a green iguana (Iguana iguana) on the cliffs of Playa Funchi in Bonaire.
A young green iguana (Iguana iguana) hiding in the foliage.
Portrait of a green iguana (Iguana iguana) in a sea of purple flowers.
An adult dominant green iguana (Iguana iguana) shaking its dewlap on the beach of Slagbaai in Bonaire.
Large parts of this hill on Bonaire are adorned in yellow due to the blossoming Kibrahacha (Tabebuia billbergii), a tree with yellow flowers found on Bonaire.

Photoblog: The Kibrahacha Awakens

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Once a year, in the midst of the dry season, the island buzzes with excitement: “The Kibrahacha is blooming.” A few days later, these usually plain trees bring color back to the otherwise dull hills in the north. Witness this wondrous phenomenon in this photo blog. Continue reading…

Large parts of this hill on Bonaire turn yellow due to the blooming Kibrahacha (Tabebuia billbergii), a tree with yellow flowers on Bonaire.
A yellow crown of the flowering kibrahacha (Tabebuia billbergii) stands out against the green crowns of the other trees on the hill in Bonaire.
Macro photo of a twig with six yellow cup-shaped flowers of the kibrahacha (Tabebuia billbergii) against the blue sky.
Caribbean mockingbird, a bird with various shades of gray, against a bright yellow background of kibrahacha flowers.