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A cactus fence in Bonaire

January 15, 2026 by Just Passed Go

a wall or fence of cactus as seen in Bonaire

One of the things I liked about visiting Bonaire was that one could drive around the perimeter of the island and find multiple access points to the water – some were official beaches, others were just simple paths to the water. In this case, as I’m following the path to the ocean, I realized that … Read more

Brown-throated Parakeet: a cactus eating bird in Bonaire

January 15, 2026 by Just Passed Go

Brown-throated parakeet on a cactus in Bonaire

I was exploring a beach in Bonaire when I noticed a bird atop a cactus, eating something. It was unexpected, since one would think the prickles on a cactus would discourage any animal from resting on it, let alone eat it. What is this bird? The colors and markings indicate that it’s a brown-throated parakeet, … Read more