Nature
has bestowed her bounty on the island of Jamaica; being located in the tropics
she is a most suitable habitat for some of the world’s most astounding air
bound creatures. Birds are one of nature’s wonders that can be found on the
beautiful island, and even the most unsuspecting person cannot resist the
splendor displayed by a bird; especially one that is in flight.
The Rockland Bird Sanctuary is
a haven for some of the island’s flyers; located in Montego Bay, it is one of
the best kept secrets of Jamaica. Imagine sharing space with an array of birds
of various types, shapes and colors and sizes; it is most definitely a sight to
behold. The Rockland Bird Sanctuary is unique in its very nature and
characteristics offering a type of bird interaction that is hard to find at
other Sanctuaries. Situated just about 20 minutes outside of Montego Bay in a
small community called Anchovy, this attraction is a gem and is a favorite of
many persons; a great treat for bird enthusiasts or even for people with just
mild interest in the activity of bird interaction.
One’s experience at the Rockland Bird Sanctuary promises to be an unforgettable moment; having the matchless
opportunity of hand feeding humming birds that live in the wild will have you
reliving the moment even after it has ended. Humming Birds are a species of air
creatures that live in the wild. There are about 320 species of hummingbirds
throughout the world. The Trochilus Polytmus or commonly called the Doctor Bird
or Swallow Tail Humming Birds are only found in Jamaica. This beautifully clad
creature, being as rare as it is, is matter-of-fact the country’s National Bird
appearing on most things significant to Jamaica and its culture. The uniqueness
of these birds is astounding; their beautiful feathers have no counterpart in
the entire bird population of birds, and they produce dazzling colors
characteristic only of that family.
To
experience an interaction with birds in the wild, the Rockland Bird Sanctuary
is the perfect place as it is a natural habitat for many other tropical birds,
and offers the opportunity for bird watching and feeding. Visiting this
sanctuary gives you a real sense of birds’ nature and splendor as well as the
opportunity to freeze the moment in time with captivating photographs.
A
person may be willing to attest that they have gotten close to birds at some
point in their lives, and even close enough to touch them. Actually, often
times when humans and birds share a physical space and relate it is through
caging and training. Having a bird as a pet at home may be a common practice
and makes them part of a family, but in actuality, the bird would have been
robbed of their natural habitats and tendencies.
Seeing
birds fly from a distance; looking at them in pictures, or on a computer are
some ways to experience birds. However, it is quite a different thing to see
them up close and personal. It is divine to have them perch on your finger and
have a drink from a bottle. One has to see them up close to truly appreciate
the subtle difference in the colors of their plumage as they glitter in front
of your own very eyes. While there are many things to do while traveling in
Jamaica, a visit to Montego Bay must include a trip to the Rockland Bird
Sanctuary; it is absolutely paramount that you give some consideration to this unique
attraction. It is great experience for the entire family and will create
memories that will last a lifetime. The site is easily accessible to the less
mobile folks. Both cruise and stop-over visitors can enjoy this attraction, you
will be happy you did.