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Gotomeer

  • About Gotomeer
  • The Birds
  • How to Get There

Gotomeer has become one of the most popular Important Birding Areas (IBA) on Bonaire because it is easily accessed from Kralendijk and travel along the north coast of Bonaire takes one through scenic geography, including coasts, cliffs, cactus forests, wetlands, dry forests.

Its status as an IBA is due to the number of nesting birds here, especially gulls and terns, that are of global conservation concern.

Ramsar site on Salina Gotomeer (Photo by Jerry Ligon)
Ramsar site on Salina Gotomeer (Photo by Jerry Ligon)

Bonaire’s iconic birds are almost assured of being seen, mainly Caribbean Flamingo and the Endangered Yellow-shouldered Parrot, but also the cheery little Bananaquit. The bright yellow Saffron Finch can be seen here as can many Yellow Warblers. During winter and migration in springtime and fall, the island is visited by many neotropical migrants. Bonaire’s bird list is at 220, and the photographic opportunities are outstanding!

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Photo by Jim Platz)
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Photo by Jim Platz)

White-tailed Nightjar (Photo by Sipke Stapert)White-tailed Nightjar (Photo by Sipke Stapert)

Easily accessible by rental car or by private tour, the highest recommended route is north along the coastal road, one-way, that eventually leads to the shore of Gotomeer, an inland Salina which is a flamingo sanctuary.

Gotomeer

Bonaire Sites

  • Dos Pos IBA
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  • Echo Bonaire
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Recommended Field Guides

Birds of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao by Jeffrey V. Wells and Allison Childs Wells

Birds of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire by Bart de Boer, Eric Newton, and Robin Restall

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