Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Savannah Hawk, Nariva Swamp afternoon
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Orange-winged Parrot, Nariva Swamp afternoon
Striated Heron, Nariva Swamp afternoon
Local cat, Nariva Swamp afternoon
Bicolored Conebill female, I think
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Mallard female
Red-necked Grebe / Podiceps grisegena
Sara Longwing butterfly, Nariva Swamp afternoon, T…
Morinda citrifolia, Noni, Nariva Swamp afternoon,…
Yellow-headed Caracara, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Tr…
Unidentified plant, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinid…
Spiders and web, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Spider, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Spider, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Mangrove trees, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Unidentified fruit, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinid…
Frog Crab, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Frog Crabs, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Bicolored Conebill / Conirostrum bicolor, Nariva S…
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6
Common (?) Iguana / Iguana iguana, Nariva Swamp a…
Great Egret, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Crested Caracara, Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad
Common (?) Iguana / Iguana iguana, Nariva Swamp, T…
Crested Caracara / Caracara cheriway, Nariva Swamp…
Redhead male / Aythya americana
Willow - Bebb's?
Common Grackle / Quiscalus quiscula
Canada Goose taking a nap
Golden Bean /Buffalo Bean
Up close and personal
Redhead male
Manzanilla Beach, Trinidad, Day 6
Lichen on palm tree, Manzanilla Beach
Manzanilla Beach, Trinidad
Manzanilla Beach, Trinidad, Day 6
Lichen on palm tree, Manzanilla Beach
Manzanilla Beach, Trinidad
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Nariva Swamp afternoon, Trinidad, Day 6


This morning, 12 May 2017, I finished the last few photos taken at Manzaniila Beach, on the east coast of Trinidad. From there, we visited the Nariva Swamp, which is mainly agricultural habitats with some wetlands. Some good birding there and, tonight, I have just added the first 10 photos from this area, including a huge Iguana on a palm tree trunk, and a Crested Caracara. Will also be adding at least a couple of plants that we enjoyed seeing, especially the Sacred Lotus. This is one of my favourite things to photograph in the Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo.
"The Nariva Swamp is the largest freshwater wetland in Trinidad and Tobago and has been designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. The swamp is located on the east coast of Trinidad, immediately inland from the Manzanilla Bay through Biche and covers over 60 square kilometres (23 mi2). The Nariva Swamp is extremely biodiverse. It is home to 45 mammal species, 39 reptile species, 33 fish species, 204 bird species, 19 frog species, 213 insect species and 15 mollusc species. All this contained in just 60 square kilometers.
The area provides important habitat for waterfowl and is key habitat for the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), caimans, anacondas, boa constrictors, red howler monkeys, white-fronted capuchin monkeys, numerous species of parrots, including both the blue-and-gold macaw and red-bellied macaws, as well as many wetland and savanna birds.
Four major wetland vegetation types[3] occur in the Nariva Swamp - mangrove swamp forest, palm forest, swamp wood, and freshwater marsh." From Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nariva_Swamp
www.destinationtnt.com/nariva-swamp/
"The Nariva Swamp is the largest freshwater wetland in Trinidad and Tobago and has been designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. The swamp is located on the east coast of Trinidad, immediately inland from the Manzanilla Bay through Biche and covers over 60 square kilometres (23 mi2). The Nariva Swamp is extremely biodiverse. It is home to 45 mammal species, 39 reptile species, 33 fish species, 204 bird species, 19 frog species, 213 insect species and 15 mollusc species. All this contained in just 60 square kilometers.
The area provides important habitat for waterfowl and is key habitat for the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), caimans, anacondas, boa constrictors, red howler monkeys, white-fronted capuchin monkeys, numerous species of parrots, including both the blue-and-gold macaw and red-bellied macaws, as well as many wetland and savanna birds.
Four major wetland vegetation types[3] occur in the Nariva Swamp - mangrove swamp forest, palm forest, swamp wood, and freshwater marsh." From Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nariva_Swamp
www.destinationtnt.com/nariva-swamp/
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