Frigate Islands

(Local Name: Fregate Islands Nature Reserve) The Fregate Island on the Atlantic coast is the site of a nesting colony of Frigate and other birds. To protect this diminishing species, no visitors are allowed on the mangrove islands, but birds may be viewed from a trail along the shore or by boat. Several years ago the very large Frigate birds were uncountable, but now they number about 35. Fees collected from visitors go toward conservation work.

Those who obtain a permit may use a three-mile coastal trail. It is in three one-mile segments touching the road four times so walkers can take any or all of the sections. The northern section offers cliff and beach scenery. The middle section has dense vegetation