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