Bermuda lays claim to having one of the largest bird lists of any island in the region. For an area of only 21 square miles and 20 breeding species, it might seem surprising that about 390 species have been recorded. Andrew Dobson, president of the Bermuda Audubon Society, has been studying and photographing birds in Bermuda for more than 25 years and will offer explanations as to what have enabled a huge increase in the number of species recorded in the past 100 years. Human factors such as the publication of field guides, citizen science, and social media all play their part but the natural factors are key. Bermuda is isolated from other land areas and its situation in relation to the Gulf Stream, migratory routes, and weather patterns all lead to an impressive avifauna. Dobson will also provide the latest news of the Cahow (Bermuda Petrel) recovery program.
