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Booby Pond Visitors Centre, Little Cayman
Approximately 30% of the Caribbean population of red-footed boobies resides at this pond. Even without the help of binoculars, you can view the large white birds (or their large, gray offspring) in the trees. Over 7,000 make their home here. The Visitors Centre includes exhibits on the
island's many indigenous species, from the common crab to the seed shrimp
to the pond's many resident birds. Friendly volunteers staff the center
and welcome questions about the wildlife and about island life.
For a close-up look you can view the birds
from two telescopes (available for use any time) on the porch. One telescope
is positioned for use with wheelchairs or for those who would like to
sit. The boobies fly about 40 mph and nest in crude constructions made
of rough sticks. Admission is free, although donations are welcomed. A
small gift shop sells locally made crafts and artwork. What's That Smell? At times, Booby Pond smells like rotten eggs or sulfur. This odor is due to hydrogen sulfide gas created from decomposing organic material in the pond. Most times, the gas is released into the pond water so you don't smell it; when the water level drops, however, the harmless gas is released into the air. Return to Little Cayman Travel Guide |
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