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Visit Marshall's Pen in Mandeville, Jamaica. This private nature preserve is home to over 89 species of native and migrant birdlife.

Rand Nature Center - Freeport, Bahamas
Located just 3 miles northeast of Freeport is this nature preserve with 100 acres of prime Bahamian pine forest. Nature trails and visitor center guide you to native flora, reptiles, birds, a flock of Caribbean flamingos and a replica of a Lucayan Indian village. Home to over 120 species of bird, this is one of the prime bird-watching destinations in the Caribbean.

Andros Island
Popular because of its lush green interior and colorful orchids, the western coast of the island is bordered by miles of mangrove swamps. These dense forests are prime nesting grounds for parrots, partridges, quail, white-crowned pigeons and whistling ducks.

Inagua Island

Inagua Island is the third largest island in The Bahamas. It is best known for its large flocks of shy pink flamingos which reside in the Islands' vast national park.

Other wildlife on the island are herds of wild donkeys, flocks of the rare Bahamian parrot, and also herons, egrets, owls, cormorants and many other bird species. Avid bird-watchers makeup the majority of tourists who undertake the long trip to this the southernmost of the Bahamas Islands.

MainTour also has these special features for birding enthusiasts:

• MainTour's Best World Birding Tours - Profiles of the Best Birding Locations from around the World.
• MainTour's World Wildlife Tours - Profiles of exotic birds, animals and other unusual creatures from around the world.
• MainTour's World Zoo Tour - Profiles of the best Zoo's, Aquariums, Planetariums, and Safaris on the planet.

• Local Wildlife Review Guide - Profiles of local non-human inhabitants of this region.
• Best Local Scenic Tours - This guide covers many local nature tours that frequently double as very popular birding encounter spots.
• MainTour Birding Explorer - Index to our best Birding Adventures around the world.

• The best time to see the most birds:
  • Migration Season (April-May and Sept-Oct)
  • Nesting Season (March-June)

• Birds are most vocal and active in the early morning - and the light is clearer.

• Join guided bird walks or audubon society and observe how veterans operate

• Visit where two habitats join together (i.e. the edge of a woodland will draw birds from both adjacent forest and grassland.)

• When using binoculars, fix your eyes first on the bird and then bring up the binoculars.

• To identify birds consider: appearance, behaviour, field marks, habitat, range and distribution.

• Identify the ten most common birds to visit your yard.

• See our Bookstore below for several highly recommended Birding Field Guides.

• Get a good pair of binoculars.

• Get a lightweight day pack/pouch or carryall vest.

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