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