Birdwatching Caribbean Cruise Is It For You?

by Greg F Williams

Who said you can not enjoy two pleasures at the same time? If you have to go on a Caribbean cruise, another thing you can do is birding given that there are a lot of bird species living out there in the tropics.

Here are some of the sites you may like to visit on your cruise.

First is the Trinidad Asa Wright Nature Center that is ten miles north of the town of Arima on Blanchisseuse Road. This place is based in 200 acres of rain forest so you can walk round here and watch various bird species concealing amongst the trees. If you have the time, try to spend at least 2 to three days here so you can take your time doing your pursuit.

The Bubali Pond in Aruba. Is on the north side of eagle beach and just south of De Olde Molen. You can expect to see brown pelicans here in large groups as well as the Black crowned Night Herons. It is better to do your birdwatching here at dusk or dawn.

In Aruba’s Spanish Lagoon, you can get to see brown pelicans, egrets, herons and frigates. Don’t be surprised to see large green and yellow parakeets that are double the size of those you see in the pet store that are often seen at sunset.

The Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary is considered to be a secluded because the only way to get here is by boat. With the help of a guide, you can get to this place and see thousands of Fregata Magnificens or “man of war” birds that live here. The best time to visit is during the fall which happens to be the breeding season. Aside from them, you may also get to see 170 species of birds living together with them.

If your birdwatching Caribbean cruise makes a stop in Jamaica, you should take the time to visit the Rockland’s Bird Sanctuary. Here is a once in a lifetime chance for any birdwatcher to observe 289 different bird species of which 28 are endemic and 6 have just been introduced. There are also 10 bird species on the endangered list which includes the Black billed and Yellow billed parrots.

Visitors can pay the entrance fee and wander on their own or pay extra for a guided tour. You will get to watch hummingbirds, Red billed Streamertails, Jamaican Mango, Black and Yellow faced Grassquits as well as their relative the Orangequits. These can be hand fed so you do not have to play hide and seek just to see them hiding in the trees.

These places are just a few that you can visit while you are on a Caribbean cruise. There are many more locations available to you and all you want to do is search the internet to fined them.

The Caribbean cruise packages being provided do not come with birdwatching tours but you can sign up for one once you the ship docks to port. Make sure you have all your equipment with you which include a hat, small backpack, vest, sun tan lotion, binoculars and a camera so you will not lose out on anything during your visit.

About the Author:

This article was written by Greg F Williams. Who has been a avid Birdwatcher for 3 decades. For more Free helpful Birdwatching and Birding tips be sure to visit Birdwatching Tips. A popular website that provides Birdwatching and Birding advice and resources to include information on Basic Bird Watching Apparel.

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