Tobago is a nature lover’s toe tingling paradise. This tiny island of only 26 miles by 7, has
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Tobago's
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Species that flourish in Tobago would not normally be found off the mainland. They include
210 species of birds, 17 bats, 5 marine turtles, 16 lizards, 14 frogs, 23 non-poisonous snakes, 12 mammals and small harmless alligators called
caimans.
Tobago has drawn bird watching experts from across the globe. Many of the birds are quite tame and friendly. Visit any of the wildlife sanctuaries and even some of the hotels and you can see Tobago’s national bird, the
cocrico, as well as hummingbirds, blue-backed manakins, collared trogons and tanagers - almost close enough to touch. In the forests, you’ll see
fly catchers, woodcreepers, leaf tossers, woodpeckers, jacamars, and
great black hawks.
Tobago’s even smaller offshore islands, like
Little Tobago and Goat Island, are sanctuary to
seabirds - pelicans, frigates, boobies and the rare Red-billed Tropic Bird.
Migratory birds from
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Tobago is
home to 210 species of bird |
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At the Grafton Wildlife Sanctuary you can see the beautiful Blue Crowned Mot
Mot.
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A
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Lucky Tobago tourists also get the chance to see the
Giant Leatherback Turtle, one of five endangered turtle species which nest on the Stonehaven and Courland beaches between March and
August.
Tobago’s ecosystems range from
reefs and mangrove swamps to wetlands, savannahs, lowland and
mountain rainforests.
Tobago is well aware of it’s biodiversity, and the need to cherish and protect
it. Professional guides are available to take you through the
Rain Forest, where rivers flow down through volcanic hills and over some
spectacular falls down to the windward coast. There are guides to escort you up one of the island’s
breathtaking waterfalls, and the setting up of a national marine park off Speyside means that some of the Caribbean’s most pristine reefs will remain
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enthusiasts. The only problem, is fitting it all into a 2 week
holiday. Read Dr.Steve Young’s
bird watching report
- with photos - after his 2 week Tobago holiday.
Tobago has a number of qualified local tour guides to
take you safely through the rainforest and other eco
trips. They are well worth taking with you and in some
cases, vital. They also have a wonderful knowledge of
the local flora and fauna so that your trip is even more
memorable.
Darren Henry is a trained forester and certified Tobago
tour guide, qualified to escort you on all eco and bird watching
trips. He can be contacted in Tobago by
telephone on
001 868 639 4559 or 001 868 767 9298
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Darren
Henry is a trained forester and certified Tobago tour
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For more information about eco holidays and tours in Tobago
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Mrs. Pat Turpin
Pioneer Journeys
Man-O-War Bay
Cottages
Charlotteville, Tobago
Tel: 001 868 660-4327
Mr. David Rooks
Nature Tours
P. O. Box 348
Scarborough
Tel: 001 868 639-4276
E-mail: rookstobago@trinidad.net
Ms. Margaret Hinkson
Educatours
Carnbee
Tel: 001 868 639-7422 |
