Trinidad and Tobago Caroni

The Caroni swamp on the west coast supports large numbers of scarlet ibis. They have recently resumed breeding here in small numbers after a long period when they bred only on the mainland. They are one of the island’s principal tourist attractions and have been recognized as Trinidad’s national bird

Trinidad and Tobago North Coast

Along sandy beaches, especially those of the north and east coasts of Trinidad, the leatherbacks, largest of all turtles, lumber their way ashore to lay their eggs. This occurs between the months of March and June, --usually at night, but at peak season turtles may be seen completing their task well past dawn. Nesting is a time of great danger for the turtle for while a powerful swimmer in the ocean, she is vulnerable to poaching on land. At least at the beaches of Matura and Grand Riviere she can feel a measure of security as the local communities provide protection for the turtles. Thanks to their efforts the nesting sites now rank as the second largest in the world.