Home   Beaches   Caves   Reefs   Down The Islands   Museums   Nature Reserves   Swamps   Volcanoes   Waterfalls   Pitch Lake   Gallery   Bibliography   Interviews   Project Narrative   Maps   Caroni Swamp The Caroni Swamp is located on the Western Coast of Trinidad. This swamp is habitat to the one of the nation’s National Birds, the famous Scarlet Ibis. The Caroni Swamp is popular amongst eco- tourists since it abounds in natural fauna, especially birds. The mangrove trees provide nesting places for roosting migratory birds, making it perfect for birdwatchers. Flat bottom boats conduct regular tours through the mangrove. Whilst touring the swamp, one is exposed to many species of wildlife that inhabit the Caroni Swamp. Some of these species include: Least grebe Anhinga Great egret Snowy egret Little blue heron Cattle egret Fiddler crabs Oysters Four-eyed fish Tree boa Spectacled caiman Peregrine falcon Scarlet Ibis Tree Boa Nariva Swamp Situated on the east coast of Trinidad and Tobago is one of the world’s largest freshwater wetlands, the Nariva Swamp. It was designated an area of international importance under the Ramsar convention. This lush area is home to 57 species of animals, 32 of which are bats. Some of the noteworthy organisms in this diverse, abundance of wildlife include: Red belly Macaw ( found in the Royal Palm) Blue and Gold Macaw ( endangered/protected) Howler Monkey Mauriche Oriole ( found in the Mauriche Palm Trees) Manatees Otter Four types of poisonous snakes including: two species of coral snakes, the Magpapire valsain and the Zanona Crimson crested woodpeckers Ocelot Anaconda-Huille Agouti Red Brocket Deer Armadillo White faced Cappuchins Tortoise Iguana Caiman Cascadura The swamp is also home to subsistence (small scale) farmers who live in harmony with this naturistic environment. The Bush Bush Wildlife Sanctuary is a four by one-and-a-half mile strip within the Nariva Swamp, and was declared a prohibited area when poaching and squatting began to threaten its wildlife. Aside from its aesthetic value, this 6,000 hectares of wetland is open for exploration by adventurous and enthusiastic animal and plant lovers who wish only to observe and not disturb as we the citizens of Trinidad continue to preserve one of our treasures, The Nariva Swamp. Web site and all contents © Copyright Naparima Girls'High School 2008, All rights reserved.