Birding in Jamaica – Green Castle Bird Checklist Adds 2 Species!

The already lengthy checklist of birds seen on the 1600 acre Green Castle Estate is now 1.7% more impressive! Two more species–Grasshopper Sparrow and Lesser Scaup–bring the list to 121. We know of no other private property in Jamaica that hosts this many species.

We know the list will continue to grow as birding hours increase. There are a few more North American warblers that should show up, a few more shorebirds that probably occur during fall or spring migration, and even a handful of Jamaican residents that may occur in low numbers.

Any guesses on the next species to be added?

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One Response to “Birding in Jamaica – Green Castle Bird Checklist Adds 2 Species!”

Bob Lockett Says:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Well, we didn’t have to wait long to get the answer to that question. While out on the Waterfall Trail with 2 British birders this morning, bird guide trainee Fairweather found a Ring-tailed Pigeon. That’s #122 for the Green Castle Estate checklist, and the 21st endemic species!