Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Thank you! No, they are some of the migratory visitors- only 2 have been recorded 010
Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026These wetlands provide important habitat for #endangered and #protected species 𓅰 𓅬 𓅭 𓅮 𓅯 Development can co-exist and enhance bird habitat and is doing so here. Monitoring will continue to ensure this lasts! Thank you 💫 Any questions? #BOU2026 #ornithology #conservationscience 6/6 172
Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026In the 5yr period, the biggest increases ⬆️ were driven by wetland birds including Magnificent frigatebirds (Barbuda’s national bird), white-cheeked pintail, brown pelican, lesser yellowlegs – all protected in Antigua & Barbuda – and black-necked stilt and ruddy duck 🦆 #BOU2026 #ornithology 5/6 161
Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026This natural salt pond was devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017 🌀 Mangrove and wetland habitat has recovered since then aided by restoration efforts. Common birds are both resident and migratory and have increased almost 7-fold. Even Least Sandpiper chicks have been recorded! #BOU2026 4/6 140
Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Sand dune habitat has been transformed by created ponds. All wetlands were planted with native mangrove and marsh plants to establish healthy habitats 🌿 The number of birds increased 5 fold over 5 years and are dominated by wetland birds – 81% #BOU2026 #conservationscience 3/6 140
Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 02/04/202650,828 birds of 101 species observed! 5yrs data by 1 local naturalist surveying 2-3x per week📋 A committed effort & scientific analysis Site 1- historically disturbed sand dunes altered to golf course w/ 19 ponds and a natural wetland Site 2- natural salt pond next to development #BOU2026 2/6 140
Holly Trew @htsea.bsky.social · 02/04/2026🧵- Integration of nature into a Caribbean development has positively impacted birds populations have increased! This #casestudy shows the positive impact of restoring existing #wetland habitat and creating new habitats, and highlights the importance of adaptive monitoring #BOU2026 #ornithology 1/6 1122
