Tobago may be a small island (just 40km or 25miles long by 10km or 6miles wide), but it has an abundance of birdlife. Over 230 species call Tobago home, for part of the year at least. Whether you are a keen twitcher or not, the island’s birds are a pleasure and watching them will surely be a highlight of your holiday.
Hummingbirds
Our visitors are most enamoured of the hummingbirds that come to our apartments to feed. We make feeders from empty soft drink bottles and hang them up on our decks. We give our guests syrup so they can keep the feeders topped up and enjoy the hummingbird visits every day.
Five species of hummer can be seen here in Tobago. Copper-rumped is the most common, but look out for the ruby-topaz, as spectacular as its name suggests, and the beautiful white-necked Jacobin.
Watch this video shot on the deck of our blue room:
If you are visiting Trinidad at any time, don’t miss the opportunity to go to the Asa Wright Centre and Yerette. In both places, you will have a fabulous day out and learn so much about these wonderful birds.
Read more about the hummingbirds of Trinidad and Tobago here.
Bananaquits
The ubiquitous Bananaquit (local name ‘sucrier’ or ‘sugar bird’ is everywhere in Tobago. Our restaurant and apartments are no exception! These inquisitive, greedy little yellow and black birds try to steal the hummingbirds’ syrup and will be after your beer if you’re not careful!
