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Outdoor TT Caroni Bird Sanctuary Tour 2

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OutdoorTT Tour's the Caroni Bird Sanctuary Sunday 28th August, 2016.


The Caroni Swamp is the second largest mangrove wetland in Trinidad and Tobago. It is located on the west coast of Trinidad, south of Port of Spain and northwest of Chaguanas, where the Caroni River meets the Gulf of Paria.

The Caroni Swamp is an estuarine system comprising 5,611 hectares of mangrove forest and herbaceous marsh, interrupted by numerous channels, and brackish and saline lagoons, and with extensive intertidal mudflats on the seaward side. This swamp is an important wetland since it is ecologically diverse, consisting of marshes,
mangrove swamp and tidal mudflats in close proximity. The wetland provides a variety of habitats for flora and faunal species and as such, supports a rich biodiversity. It is
highly productive system that provides food and protection and is a nursery for marine and freshwater species.

The Bird Sanctuary Tour:

The Caroni Swamp is also a wonderful site for bird watching. It is home to over 100 bird species (my Tobago.info). In 1962 when Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from Great Britain, the Scarlet Ibis was chosen as the national bird of Trinidad. The Scarlet Ibis then gained protection and could no longer be hunted. The Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber), travels to Venezuela every day from the Caroni Swamp. The distance between the swamp and the mainland of Venezuela is about 11
miles. During the evening, the Scarlet Ibis returns back to the Swamp where it roosts in the mangrove trees. Watching the Scarlet Ibis return from feeding on the mainland of Venezuela is the main attraction for many tourists. Their vibrant red feathers fill the sky as they return back to the swamp. The Scarlet Ibis’ bright red color comes from the pigments from their food. Their diet consists of crustaceans, crabs small fish, mollusks, worms, and insects. The Scarlet Ibis is protected in Trinidad and Tobago but is at risk from poaching and pollution of the Swamp.



We look forward to taking you on this adventure with us.

What to walk with:
Food
Drinks
Snacks
Camera
Insect Repellant
Sunglasses
Umbrella (For use only incase of rain)

For more information contact:
Hotline:
Email: [email protected]
What'sApp or Call: +1868 303 ODTT(6388)

Meeting Point: UWI St. Augustine 2pm-3pm

Departure: 3pm

Tour Starts at 4pm

Cost:
Adults: $120.00
Kids: $100.00

Includes transport from UWI St. Augustine.
Limited seating available. Inbox us to book your spot.

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