St Lucia / Special Interests / Birdwatching

Destinations include the Descartiers Trail for forest birds, the botanical gardens in Soufrière, the Maria Islands and the area around Micoud for sea birds. Also the offshore island of Frégate, where you can see the breeding ground of St Lucia's frigate bird population. Indigenous species that you might be lucky enough to see include St Lucia parrot, the white breasted thrasher, St Lucia peewee, St Lucia oriole and St Lucia wren. Arrangements can be made through the St Lucia Forestry Department, t 450 2231, for early morning or late afternoon trips, cost US$40 per person for four hours, maximum ten people, minimum three. 

Frigate Islands Nature Trail - The breeding ground of St Lucia's frigate bird population, which spend time here in the mating season. The island is also home to a number of rare species of birds, a small boa constrictor, and some unusual vegetation. A marine tour can also be arranged to Praslin Island.

Maria Islands Nature Reserve, t 454 5014 - An offshore reserve where two endangered endemic species are found, the extremely rare Kouwes or racer snake and zandoli te, the whiptail lizard with a bright blue tail.