Bird Watching in Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks & Caicos Islands are home to scores of bird species that have found a haven among the natural habitats found on all the islets. The salt ponds and inland marshes serve as excellent feeding grounds for resident and migratory birds. Great Blue Herons, Flamingos, Osprey and Pelicans alongside Egrets, Terns, Frigates, Boobies and other water birds are just some of the different species found here.

As part of the National Parks system more than twelve small cays have been set aside and protected for breeding grounds. More than 170 species of bird can be found in the Turks and Caicos Islands from Pelicans and Flamingos to Osprey and Cuban Crows. On North Caicos in particular, the tidal flats on the South side of the island attracts scores of birds including wild Pink Flamingos that regularly inhabit the aptly named Flamingo Pond. The Frigate Bird colony resides on south side of the Middle Caicos Island and you will also find Flamingos, Egrets, Sand Pipers. South Caicos is considered a bird watcher’s delight with flamingos and herons.


For comments: editor@gowealthy.com
GOWEALTHY.COM © 2008