Despite the storms swirling around Anguilla, our wetlands are busy with migrants making their way South.

These two “peeps” have something in common, the word Semipalmated. One is a Semipalmated Sandpiper…

… and one is a Semipalmated Plover…

If you look closely at their feet, you will see that they have toes that are partially webbed. Both birds have traveled over 1000 miles non-stop to our wetlands to feed and rest on their way to their wintering grounds.

Join Nature Explorers Anguilla and see these and many other migrants as they visit our amazing wetlands.

Email: [email protected] or call: 1.264.584.0346 to schedule your tour today!

The 7th Edition of The Salty Wing is now available as a free download from blurb.com…

http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/523030-the-salty-wing-winter-2015

or as a free PDF version on our website…

http://www.natureexplorersanguilla.com/saltywing.htm

The Salty Wing is designed to engage readers of all ages through articles and photography that highlight Anguilla’s wildlife and natural habitats. In this edition we cover the interesting species that visited the island during the winter months of the 2014/2015 season.

We also include an update on the important work done by Dr. Louise Soanes monitoring seabird colonies on our offshore cays.

We hope you enjoy and share with everyone you know who loves nature!

Waterfowl continue to dominate the scene at many of Anguilla’s wetlands.  White-cheeked Pintail ducks like these are a resident breeding species found island-wide.  Often called Bahamian ducks, these birds are busy caring for their young at this time of year.

If you would like to see this species and many more, please join Nature Explorers Anguilla for a tour on your next visit to paradise.   It is a great opportunity to share Anguilla’s natural world with your family and friends.  Call:  1.264.584.0346 or Email: [email protected], to schedule your tour.

Two friends were in-town visiting Anguilla this week. From hikes out to Iguana Cave, drives along every “scenic route,” they even jumped into the sea with Matthew Billington, owner of Shoal Bay Scuba nearly every day of their trip.

 
After two days of finishing their scuba certification, down to the shipwrecks they went!…

 

From the impressive wrecks, to the colorful schools of large fish only found in deeper waters, to a breathtaking Triggerfish…

… they even spotted a 10′ Spotted Eagle Ray. He put on quite a show, diving into the sand and twirling throughout the sea trying to shake a Remora off his back!

 
Of course, the camera had to die just in time for that spectacular sight. 😉

 
With the ultra-professional Matthew at their side, they were in good hands, exploring Anguilla’s deep.

 
To book a snorkeling/scuba trip with Matthew, contact him at: [email protected]