Jamaica's Wildlife Protection Act states that “all native birds are protected.” This includes the island's native parrots and parakeets, owls, seabirds and shorebirds. Even the migratory birds that ...

A persistent slingshot-hunting culture and unregulated shooting practices are putting Jamaica’s native bird species at risk despite legal protections aimed at preserving them, terrestrial biologist ...

Jonathan Franzen wrote his story “Missing” (from our September issue) about a trip to Jamaica and St. Lucia, the goal of which was to see all endemic birds on both islands. In less than a week he was ...

A wildlife expert is cautioning people against endangering or killing Jamaica’s native birds just for social media clout. This is in light of several disturbing videos seen by the Jamaica Observer ...

This is it? I stare at the gravelly path splitting off a main road into thick vegetation, next to which our van has unexpectedly parked. This is one of the world’s best places to bird-watch? It looks ...

Colorful costumes and Jamaican culture characterize the latest family-friendly show from the Bay Area Children’s Theatre, but what audiences will remember most is the music. That’s because we all have ...