Definitely one of the avian spectacles of the Caribbean, the Caroni Swamp is where you can witness hundreds of brilliantly hued Scarlet Ibis flying overhead. Every evening, after spending the day at their feeding grounds, they fly back to the safety of their perches within the dense mangrove forest that lines these waterways. Tour operators run boat trips to where the ibis roost, whilst often finding many other species of bird and reptile along the way.
Around 150 bird species can be found here, including American flamingo, yellow-crowned night heron, little blue heron, smooth-billed ani, snowy egret, multiple kingfisher species and blue and yellow macaw. Other wildlife to look out for include tree boa, spectacled caiman, crab-eating raccoon and silky anteater.
