Find Your Zen at Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
In the hills above Montego Bay, sanctuary awaits in the truest sense of the word as here is where you can find your zen - at the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary.
Just as the name implies, this is a sanctuary where a variety of beautiful birds native to the Caribbean call home.
Lisa Salmon
This sanctuary was built in 1952 and used as a training ground by Lisa Salmon, one of Jamaica's first environmentalists, for hummingbirds.
Just six years after opening, a national bird of Jamaica had been trained to sit on Ms Salmon’s finger and while perched, sip on sugar water from a small tube.
Family fun
While the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary is much-loved by adults, this is also an excellent adventure for children.
There is a special feeding station at the sanctuary that includes feeders filled with sugar water.
In addition to visitors having the opportunity to feed hummingbirds, other species that come to be fed include doves, finches, woodpeckers, and even orioles.
Educational
The grounds of the bird sanctuary are stunning but more importantly, people are given the chance to see beautiful feathery creatures up close.
A visit to the Rocklands Bird Sanctuary is also educational because not only do you learn about different bird species, you can also learn about how to care for them.
Obviously, this is a rare experience and something that will create a wonderful memory for anyone who wants to visit Jamaica.
How to get there
You will find the Sanctuary on Google Maps; just look up Rocklands Bird Sanctuary for turn-by-turn instructions.
Opening hours are 10-5 daily and you can book a private sunrise bird walking tour.
Entry fees are US $25 per adult and US$10 for kids under 13 years old. Visits aren't recommended for kids under 4.
Fees go towards upkeep and feeding the birds.
Fees go towards upkeep and feeding the birds.
www.rocklandsbirdsanctuary.info
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