Birds of the Transboundary Grenadines
Birds Connect People & Places
Birds are everywhere. From the north to the south pole, high on the mountains to deep under the sea, in the deserts and on the ice, and everywhere in between. Their long-distance migrations across land and sea connect places—and connect people too—to each other and to their own cultural identities.
The Birds of the Transboundary Grenadines project was initiated in 2012 to document both the avian diversity and the unique local ecological knowledge (LEK) of birds through this island chain. By combining both, the research team aspired to promote public awareness and attention towards their preservation. Since that time, the Grenadines' Birds Research Team has expanded their scope to other initiatives, such as documenting biodiversity at remote, uninhabited Grenadine islands, mitigating threats such as marine litter accumulation, and assisting with local biodiversity tour start-ups, and training and outreach. Throughout all initiatives, the team has consistently ensured that local knowledge and participation remain core tenets of all projects.
Birds
More than 120 species of breeding resident, non-breeding resident, and migratory birds have been recorded in the Grenadines.
Habitat
The transboundary Grenadines archipelago has over 100 islands, islets, rocks, and cays that provide critical habitat for birds.
Culture
From detailed local knowledge to folklore, art, aesthetics, spirituality, and recreation, birds are inspirations for cultural expression.