Seagulls
Ruddy
Turnstone
Hummingbird
Royal Tern
Lesser
Yellowlegs
Flamingo
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Personal Statement
The unique biodiversity throughout the
Caribbean makes birding a popular pastime.
Through both their origins and their
isolation from the mainland, 146 of the 564
known birdsspecies in
the Caribbean are endemic, which
means they are found only here. I highly recommend birdwatching to everyone.
= STRIEWA =
How to become
a Birder?
- Get some good quality
binoculars (7x or 8x with roof
prisms) and a binocular
strap; Photographers need a
Spotting Scope (Kowa TSN-883 is
the best)
- Feed your local birds and
watch them
- Get an illustrated field
guide
- Learn some bird anatomy
- Find other bird watchers
- Start bird watching in the
morning, when birds are searching
for food
- Take a walk or hike
- Learn to walk quietly
- Use hides where possible
- Keep your eye on the bird
- Judge size and shape
- Study behavior of bird
- Be aware of variations
- Listen for the songs and
calls
- Identify the bird you've
spotted in your field guide
- List every species of bird
you have seen
- Involve your kids
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Kowa
TSN-883
Prominar
Bidwatching.com tested
it: "The Kowa Prominar
TSN-883 stood out. Each
time we tested, the Kowa's
better resolution was
clearly visible. It quickly
became our reference scope.
This scope raises the bar
for spotting scopes to a
new level. For years,
the Zeiss Diascope had
bested every other scope
we'd ever tested. But
optical evolution marches
on, and the 88mm Kowa
Prominar is now king of the
hill."
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Birding
Etiquette
- Keep Quiet
- Step Aside
- Share and Share Alike
- Keep others’ views clear
- Be Patient
- Keep Groups Small
- Share Rides
- Stick Together
- Pay Attention
- Share Sightings
- Respect the birds
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Clothing
Sun protective clothing,
a broad-brimmed
hat and sun protection creme is
recommended. Wear breathable fabrics with
long sleeves and long pants in and light
colors to help prevent sunburn and insect
bites. During the wet season a poncho is
necessary. Hiking boots are the best
choice, providing grip and ankle
support.
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Caribbean
Hotspots
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Bahamas
- Long Island
- Andros Island
- Abaco National Park, Great
Abaco
- Lake Windsor, Great Inagua
- Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Barbados
- Flower Forest
- Bayfield Pond
- Congo Road Swamp
- Chancery Lane Swamp
- Graeme Hall Nature Reserve
Cayman
Islands
- Mastic Reserve
- Meagre Bay Pond
- Willie Ebanks Farm
- Barkers National Park
- Queen Elizabeth II Botanic
Park
Costa
Rica
- San Gerardo de Dota
- Sarapiqui Eco Observatory
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Wilson Botanical Gardens
- Tortugero National Park
Cuba
- Cayo Coco
- Cuchillas del Toa, Guantanamo
Province
- Najasa, Camagüey
- Topes de Collantes -
Escambray-Sancti Spiritus
Province
- Viñales Valley-La Güira
- Zapata Swamp - Matanzas
Province
Dominica
- Northern Forest Reserve
- Central Forest Reserve
- Morne Diablotin National Park
- Morne Trois Pitons National
Park
Dominican
Republic
- Botanical Gardens, Santo
Domingo
- Parque del Este in the
Southeast
- Reserva de Ebano Verde
- Salinas near Bani
- Sierra de Bahoruco
Grenada
- Mt Hartman National Park and
Dove Sanctuary
- Grand Etang Forest Reserve
- Lake Antoine National Park
- Levera National Park
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Jamaica
- Blue Mountains National Park
- John Crow Mountains
(Ecclesdown)
- Hope Botanical Gardens,
Kingston
- Marshall's Pen near
Mandeville
- Castleton Botanical Gardens
- Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
- Mockingbird Hill Hotel
Gardens
- Royal Palm Reserve near
Negril
- Yallahs Salt Ponds
- Black River Morass
- Cockpit Country
- San San Preserve
Puerto
Rico
- Caribbean Island National
Wildlife Refuge Complex
- El Yunque - The Caribbean
National Forest
- Humacao Wildlife Refuge
- Parador Hacienda Juanita
- Caribbean National Forest
- Cabo Rojo National Wildlife
Refuges
- Guánica State Forest
Preserve
- La Parguera
Tobago
- Grafton Bird Sanctuary
- Bon Accord Wetlands
- Pigeon Point Roadway
- Kilgwyn Swamp
- Turtle Beach
- Buccoo Swamp
- Mountain Road
- Roxborough Dam
- Arnos Vale Hotel
- Little Tobago Island
- St. Giles Island, Northeast
Tobago
- The Adventure Farm & Eco
Reserve
Trinidad
- Asa Wright Nature Centre and
Lodge
- Caroni Swamp Bird Sanctuary
- El Tucuche Reserve, Maracas
- Arima Blanchisseuse Road
- Valencia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Aripo Savannah and Arena
Forest
- Bush Bush Wildlife Reserve,
Nariva Swamp
- Wild Fowl Trust,
Pointe-a-Pierre
- Paria Springs Eco-Community
- Point-a-Pierre Wild Fowl
Trust
- Waterloo (Temple in the Sea)
- Caroni Rice Fields
- Fullarton Swamp
- Trinity Hills
- Nariva Swamp
- Pax Guest House
- Trincity Ponds
- Waller Field
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Frigate
Bird
Cuban
Trogon
Emerald Hummingbird
Green Heron
Black-necked
Stilt
Flamingo
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