Who said you can not enjoy two delights at the same time? If you have to go on a Caribbean cruise, another thing you can do is birdwatching 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 10 miles north of the town of Arima on Blanchisseuse Road. This place is situated in 200 acres of rain forest so you can walk around here and see different bird species hiding amongst the trees. If you have the time, try to spend at least 2 to 3 days here so you can take your time doing your hobby.
Next is the Bubali Pond in Aruba that is on the north side of eagle beach and south of De Olde Molen that happens to be a known windmill restaurant. This is not a wildlife preserve but rather a pond that is kept wet all year round. You can expect to see brown pelicans here in large groups as well as the Black crowned Night Herons. It is better to see these near dusk and sunrise.
In Aruba's Spanish Lagoon, you can get to see brown pelicans, egrets, herons and frigates. Don't be amazed 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 a secluded location, this is because the only way to get there is by boat. The use of a birdwatching guide is recommended here. When you get to this location you will be able to see thousands of Fregata Magnificens or man of war birds. The advisable time to visit here is during the breeding season as you will get to see over 170 species of birds living together.
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 opportunity 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 that are being provided do not come with birding tours, but once your cruise liner docks at port, you can sign up for one as they are readily available to you at many locations. So who said you can not enjoy two pleasures at the same time?
Here are some of the sites you may like to visit on your cruise.
First is the Trinidad Asa Wright Nature Center that is 10 miles north of the town of Arima on Blanchisseuse Road. This place is situated in 200 acres of rain forest so you can walk around here and see different bird species hiding amongst the trees. If you have the time, try to spend at least 2 to 3 days here so you can take your time doing your hobby.
Next is the Bubali Pond in Aruba that is on the north side of eagle beach and south of De Olde Molen that happens to be a known windmill restaurant. This is not a wildlife preserve but rather a pond that is kept wet all year round. You can expect to see brown pelicans here in large groups as well as the Black crowned Night Herons. It is better to see these near dusk and sunrise.
In Aruba's Spanish Lagoon, you can get to see brown pelicans, egrets, herons and frigates. Don't be amazed 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 a secluded location, this is because the only way to get there is by boat. The use of a birdwatching guide is recommended here. When you get to this location you will be able to see thousands of Fregata Magnificens or man of war birds. The advisable time to visit here is during the breeding season as you will get to see over 170 species of birds living together.
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 opportunity 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 that are being provided do not come with birding tours, but once your cruise liner docks at port, you can sign up for one as they are readily available to you at many locations. So who said you can not enjoy two pleasures at the same time?
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 Bird Watching Tips. A popular website that provides Birdwatching and Birding advice and resources to include information on Basic Bird Watching Apparel.
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