| The Abaco Islands comprise a group of small islands | | | | history buff in addition to a birdwatcher, you are in |
| in the Bahamas. Though it may be less popular than | | | | for a double pleasure. Whether a double pleasure or |
| the Grand Bahama or New Providence Island, Great | | | | not your trip to Abaco Islands is a fruitful one. |
| Abaco Island's wonderful national parks and natural | | | | So much for birds but is there a place for marine life? |
| reserves make it just as much as vacation paradise | | | | Come to the Pelican Cays National Park. It is an |
| as the more famous islands. | | | | underwater reserve where you can see many |
| The Abaco National Park spans 20,500 acres of land | | | | different species of marine life. With its 2,000 acres |
| and the luxuriant vegetation and species of birds will | | | | of land comprising many underground caves, coral |
| certainly draw many bird lovers to this park. The | | | | reefs, miniature islands and small bays, it is another |
| 5000 acres of land which is covered by pine forests | | | | paradise park not to be missed. The park is beautiful |
| in Abaco National Park is home to many different | | | | and enjoyable especially for divers since it's more |
| species of birds including the Bahama Parrot. The | | | | towards marine life. |
| park was founded in 1994 primarily to serve as a | | | | Besides the above mentioned parks which cover a |
| protective environment for this endangered species. | | | | relatively large area, there are still smaller natural |
| The park, 5,000 of which are covered by the pine | | | | reserves around in Abaco Island. Fowl Cay in Hope |
| forests where the above mentioned bird likes to live. | | | | Town is a very good example, this park is of |
| With such a big land many other species of birds can | | | | particular interest to those who like diving and |
| be found here. Just to name a few - West Indies | | | | snorkelling. However, boating tours are also available |
| Woodpecker, more than five different species of | | | | for charter if you like. |
| Warblers, flycatchers at least four different species, | | | | Recent years have seen the Bahamian government |
| and many different species of doves. With so many | | | | taking serious actions in protecting the environment |
| species of birds in this area singing and flying above | | | | and also making sure the activities offered to the |
| you, it's easy to become aware that it's not only a | | | | tourists are not harmful to the environment. Thanks |
| place for the humans alone, but to other beings as | | | | to the Bahamian government, not only the |
| well. | | | | prevention of the extinction of some endangered |
| For bird lovers you might want to make a trip to | | | | species are very successful but also the |
| Marsh Harbor. This tranquil resort village is often | | | | enhancement of the eco-friendliness of the tourist |
| visited by flocks of loud and colourful tropical birds. | | | | industry here as well. |
| Pretty sure you'll not regret coming here. Don't | | | | As a result of careful planning and organization from |
| forget to visit the Loyalist Memorial Sculpture Garden, | | | | the government, Abaco islands have become a true |
| birds are also frequent guests here. So if you are a | | | | paradise for visitor. |