Birdwatching Resources
Many of Jamaica's endemic and migratory species can be found during a trip around the island. Travel through the birding hotspots with Birding Adventures Television (BATV) as they showcase Jamaica's best. Click on the links below to view:
Jamaican Hummingbirds
Jamaican Owl
Jamaican Quail Dove
Authorities/Agencies
There are several agencies that oversee the management of birds and the areas in which they are found most.
National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA)
Ecosystems Management Branch
10 Caledonia Avenue, Kingston 5
Tel: (876)754-7540
Forestry Department
173 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8
Tel: (876) 924-2667; 924-2668
Jamaica Conservation Development Trust (JCDT)
29 Dumbarton Avenue, Kingston 10
Tel: (876) 960-2848/9; 920-8278/9
Fax: (876) 960-2850
Email: jamaicaconservation@gmail.com
Associations
BirdLife Jamaica arranges monthly birdwatching trips for its members. To join in, please email: johnofletcher@gmail.com
Tours
Reliable Adventures Jamaica offers eco-tours on Jamaica’s South Coast. The company encourages guests to learn about Jamaica’s endemic flora and fauna.
Tel: 876-955-8834
Fax: 876-955-8834
E-mail: wolde99@yahoo.com
Blue Mountain Tours’ Eco Adventure Tour allows guests to explore the Blue Mountains, and other natural wonders on the island.
Tel: 876-974-7075
Fax: 876-974-0635
Email: info@bmtoursja.com
Website: www.bmtoursja.com
Jamaica Explorations offers eco-cultural tours and tailor-made guided soft-adventure tours, including birdwatching, for individuals or small groups.
Website: www.jamaicaexplorations.com