Saunders
Flamboyant tree on L.B. Scott Road
Billfish Tournament Day Three
It seems that the marlin were the big winners this year, since all those that were caught were released. We did get some mahi-mahi and wahoo stomachs to analyze and found a few parasites, some small fish and squid and in a couple cases, a significant amount of sargassum. We also collected more traditional fish names and had a lot of fun overall.
Bird Watch: Black-faced Grassquit
Eye on Endemics continues at Bird Watch SXM with today’s article about a chirpy little bird with a mysterious evolutionary past!
Mark Yokoyama
Grand Case
Traditional boat racing on Victor Schoelcher Day reinforces a feeling of community and tradition in Grand Case.
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Billfish Tournament 2015 – Day One
Yesterday was the opening day of the St. Martin Billfish Tournament, and we were at our booth doing marine life education. It was a good day for the fish—no marlin big enough to keep were caught—so we didn’t get to analyze any stomach contents. We did begin gathering local knowledge about fish and fishing, including many of the traditional local names for fish on St. Martin and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Stop by today 4pm-9pm or Saturday 11am-10pm and share your knowledge about local fish and fishing.
Nathalie Beaurain
Le Galion
I just love to go to Galion Beach. I usually go towards the right where the sea is rougher but there is also the “vestige” of the old hotel… An old red sofa welcoming you and lots of graffiti. I happen to love old building with graffiti art.
Nathalie Beaurain
Colombier
I love the village of Colombier and their Will to insure that the heritage of the island passes over to the next generation. They have created the Nature Valley Association and among their events is the Arrow root festival opened to everyone. You can see how it grows, how it is picked, cleaned and so on until the final product.
Mark Yokoyama
Pic Paradis
The remains of a sugar plantation rest in the remains of the island’s hillside forest. Heritage on St. Martin is often hidden, but still survives.
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Liliane Magnin
Simpson Bay
L’arbre le flamboyant majestueux et gracile à la fois Simpson Bay
Liliane Magnin
Îlet Pinel
Petit délice de la mer une langouste fraichement sortie du vivier dans un cadre idyllique c’est à l’îlet PINEL
Liliane Magnin
Happy Bay
Une plage paradisiaque suivez moi c’est a HAPPY BAY……………accessible par la terre uniquement par un petit sentier quinze minutes de marche mais ça vaut vraiment la peine .
Liliane Magnin
Marigot
Cette épave fait partie du décor les touristes s’arrêtent pour la photographier et les poissons en font leurs abris .
Liliane Magnin
Agrement
Arc en ciel sur les haut d’agrement Saint Martin .
Liliane Magnin
Friar’s Bay
Petit baigneur sur la plage de Friar’s bay .
Liliane Magnin
Marigot
Coucher de soleil sur Marigot .
Liliane Magnin
Concordia
Un iguane qui se prélasse au soleil c’est à CONCORDIA MARIGOT
Liliane Magnin
Orient Bay
Petits commerces, sports nautiques sur fond ciel bleu et mer turquoise c’est à …….. ORIENT BAY !
Liliane Magnin
Marigot
Joli bâtiment qui a conservé l’esprit de la CaraÏbe à Marigot ….
Bird Watch SXM – Gray Kingbird
In the latest Bird Watch we look at the Gray Kingbird and why one subspecies lives only in the Lesser Antilles, while the only other subspecies is spread around the hemisphere.
Jovito Hermoso
Marigot
Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. -Herbert Hoover
Jovito Hermoso
Grand Case
You are invited to lime with me just make sure to bring some rum! One of the beauty of our island laid-back vibe and carefree way of life.
Jovito Hermoso
St. James
Do you remember what it was like to get a handwritten letter? Our old generation had written many letters from their heart, warm wishes and greetings live on in their beautiful letters. How much longer we can see these colorful boxes in our neighborhood. If only we could find out a way to embrace technology without tossing out the best of the old generation.
Jovito Hermoso
Marigot
It is a pity that at this present world of us many people have no idea what a fresh fish looked like, smelled like and tasted like. A privilege we still enjoy on this island , imagine being able to buy fish “right off the boat”.
Jo Hendley
Philipsburg
Locals in Phillipsburg- work hard, play hard.
Jo Hendley
Friar’s Bay
On Route to Friars bay, the struggles of Island life are aparant.
Jo Hendley
Maho Sunset
Known throughout the world for its “by the seat of your pants” airport, Maho beach is home to the most spectacular of sunsets.
Jo Hendley
Marigot locals
The French town of Marigot is full of interesting architecture and people.
Jo Hendley
Phillipsburg Buildings
Philipsburg is a local hub, where tourists and locals meet. It is a vision of island life.
Jo Hendley
Marigot
For the last 13 years I’ve been documenting the economic changes in the towns. Marigot shows the history of a town- what it was, and what it could be.
Jo Hendley
The rich colours of Phillipsburg
The Island influence is strong in this must see town on the Dutch side.
Jo Hendley
Marigot
Marigot, on the French side is home to a bustling market and harbor, but some of it’s beauty has been neglected and is showing the marks of time
Jo Hendley
Phillipsburg Workers
Phillipsburg is a hustle and bustle town on the Dutch side. It’s stores, market and beachfront attract tourists whose cruise ships dock in Great Bay. A hub of activity, this is a town you cannot afford to miss.
Jo Hendley
Marigot
This photograph shows how history meets modern day in the town of Marigot. It shows the historical Fort Louis, and the harbor, along with the town and the shipwreck. Marigot is known for its excellent shopping, and market, along with the beautiful French culture.
Jo Hendley
Phillipsburg and Great Bay
The town of Phillipsburg is rich with culture, and ever-evolving to accommodate the tourism it attracts. This photo captures a cruise ship leaving, as the sun goes down.
Mark Yokoyama
Grand Case
On the salt pond of Grand Case heritage is stacked in three layers: the birds have made this their home and fishing ground for thousands of years, the remains of a salt pan is the legacy of hundreds of years of salt production, and in the background we can just make out the beach bars and restaurants that have transformed the island in the last few decades.
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Wild Statia: History’s Mysteries
How is the history of Statia intertwined with its natural history? We take a look at the intersection of the two in this week’s Wild Statia.
Mark Yokoyama
Grand Case
Old and new, heritage comes in layers. Is it conflict or coexistence, vandalism or expression? It’s probably too simplistic to even ask the question in a way that implies only one answer is right. In Grand Case, old and new are side by side and stacked upon each other.
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Nathalie Beaurain
Marigot Market
The Market Place in Marigot is always full of colors and sounds, also full of People looking for fresh fish, vegetables, fruits and also clothing and spices. I remember a time where vendors were on the ground, with just a tablecloth as a “table”. I miss those times too.
Mark Yokoyama
Grand Case
In Grand Case, the sun only sets over the water in the summer. It’s a time of year I love because the town gets so quiet. Hosting tourists from around the world makes Grand Case vibrant and interesting, but there’s also something special about the off-season when everyone gets the chance to take a deep breath and relax.
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Bird Watch: Green-throated Carib
Continuing our look at regionally-endemic birds of the island, the Bird Watch SXM column in today’s Weekender features the Green-throated Carib, one of our hummingbirds.
