St Kitts / Special Interests / Birdwatching

There are over 90 species of birds on the island. Some are endemic, others pass through on their migrations north and south to avoid the winter. With its different habitats you will find different species in different parts of the island. There are several good spots around the salt ponds and lagoons on the South East Peninsula – there is an important nesting area at Nag’s Head Peninsula, where in the delightfully named Shitten Bay you can expect to see frigatebirds, brown pelicans and herons. Elsewhere there are stilts and oystercatchers. But then you will see a completely different variety of bird in the mountainous areas of the north. At lower elevations these might include thrashers, several doves and three different types of hummingbird. Then, as you head into the mountains you will see hawks, vireos and warblers.

Local Birdwatching guides on St Kitts:

Periwinkle Tours, Verchilds Village - Oliver Spencer offers personalised tours into the rainforest, and will also cater for bird watchers.