Abaco (Cuban) Parrot
ABACO: AN IMPORTANT BIRDING AREA IN THE BAHAMAS
The Bahamas National Trust BNT is one of several organisations in the Bahamas responsible for conservation across the widely scattered islands of the Bahamas. One of its tasks is to look after the birds and their habitat, and from time to time the Trust publishes articles about their work. The Abaco-related material below is taken from a much longer article by Predensa Moore and Lynn Gape that covers the whole area, and concerns the importance of Abaco as a prime Bird Area. This applies in particular to Little Abaco and the Northern Cays; and to the large area of South Abaco that incorporates the National Park. The bird images used show some Abaco speciality birds mentioned by the BNT in their material.
BAHAMA MOCKINGBIRD Mimus gundlachii
BAHAMA WOODSTAR Calliphlox evelynae 
BAHAMA YELLOWTHROAT Geothlypsis rostrata
CUBAN EMERALD Chlorostilbon ricordii
Credits: BNT; Bahama Woodstar, Ann Capling with thanks; the rest, RH
Lovely shots in a beautiful part of the world!
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Thanks for your nice comment, and for calling in at Rolling Harbour! RH
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I am an advanced bird photographer and will be in marsh harbor for a week in April. Can someone recommend a birding tour, an area best for birding, and can I rent a car in marsh harbor to drive to these birding locations? Thanks, I had no luck googling. This is the best site I have found, http://www.roselynpierce-shirley.com
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Roselyn, hi, and thanks for signing up to Rolling Harbour earlier today. I have an appointment in a moment, but I’ll get back to you a bit later today with some ideas. RH
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Thanks a million! No rush.
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Roselyn, best done by email I think. Can you email me at rollingharbour.delphi@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you with some advice for your visit. There’s plenty I can help with, I think… RH
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