Cayman Brac

Bird-watching

Bird-watching is sensational on the Sister Islands, with almost 200 species patrolling the island from migratory to endemic, including the endangered Cayman Brac parrot and brown booby. The best place to spy the feathered lovelies is on the north coast and in the protected woodland reserve on the Bluff. Other species to look out for include the indigenous vitelline warbler and red-legged thrush. The wetlands and ponds in the West End teem with herons and shorebirds, including splendid frigates, kestrels, ospreys, and rare West Indian whistling ducks. Most coastal areas offer sightings, but the best may be just inland at the Westerly Ponds (which connect during rainy season; otherwise boardwalks provide excellent viewing areas). A hundred species flap about, particularly around the easternmost pond off Bert Marson Drive by Mr. Billy's house: the old Bracker feeds them late afternoon and occasionally early morning, when the whistling ducks practically coat the entire surface of the water.

More Sports and Outdoors

• Bird-watching
• Diving and Snorkeling
• Fishing

• Hiking
• Rock Climbing
• Spelunking