PHILIPSBURG – A recent collaborative effort between the Nature Foundation, BirdsCaribbean, and Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR) resulted in the successful certification of 11 participants as bird guides. 

The five-day training program, led by naturalist Binkie van Es, covered birding techniques, equipment use, and identification skills. The newly certified guides will now offer informative tours and presentations to students, residents, and birding enthusiasts. 

This initiative aims to promote bird conservation and highlight Sint Maarten’s diverse bird species, attracting visitors from around the world.