Bird Watching in Dominica
Dominica is a very exciting place for the birdwatcher, not only because for it's size and position it has a comparatively rich avifauna but also because it is a place where anything can turn up, much of the island being explored by very few ornithologists.
It is perfectly possible to see within a single day, all the species of island and Lesser Antillean regional endemics which occur in Dominica, although much more satisfaction will come from spreading this over a longer period, mixing those sightings with observations of other typical avian representatives of different habitats.
Our bird tours to Syndicate Rainforest, the Colihaut Heights, Salisbury Heights and The Freshwater Boeri lakes typically last 4-5 hours. The areas we visit are determined by the interest of the bird watchers or where the guide feels certain species of birds are most likely to be seen.
The types of birds usually seen are the Sisserou and Jacko parrots (endemic species), Thrashers, Warblers, Thrushes, Humming birds, Flycatchers, Elaenias, Pewees, Vireos, Saltators and swifts to name a few. In fact, Dominica has 175 species of birds.
When to Watch?
The best times of day to birdwatch are in the first three hours after dawn and the last two or three hours before dusk
Where to Watch?
The best way to see a wide variety of birds is to visit as many different habitats as possible. For instance, Dry Forest and scrub; Swampland, lakes & rivers; Coastal beach and cliff, marine; Plantations, grasslands and gardens.
For more information on Birdwatching, a Guide can be purchased upon arrival at our Front Desk.