Birdwatching in Jamaica

Birding contacts and birdwatching information

Check our personalized year round birdwatching tours in Jamaica for small groups

Local Birdingpal Contacts

Local Birdwatchers Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		J	Fletcher	Kingston	Anytime
		R	Lockett	Robins Bay	Anytime	English
		Keen American birder, in country since March 2009. Can help you find most or all endemics, especially focused on Jamaica's north coast.
Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		V	Turland	Bluefields, Westmoreland	Anytime	English/French
		In February 2010 we spent seven wonderful days in the company of Wolde, Vaughan, Deceita and Veda. In that time we saw all 28 of Jamaica’s endemic birds as well as several Greater Antillean endemics. They were always so punctual and so accommodating to our needs. Their birding skills were on a par with anything that we have seen in operation anywhere in the world. Not only were they experts in finding birds by call but their knowledge of the history and culture of Jamaica seemed almost limitless. The whole experience of being on their tour was truly outstanding. Bob & Kathleen, Bedford, UK 22 February 07 - "Veda (our guide) was superb. So knowledgable and enthusiastic. Excellent thought to include spare binoculars, cold drinks, snacks, insect repellant etc. Couldn't have thought of more." Claire, Sudbury, Ontario. 4 March 07 - "Great birding day. Great tour, a slice of real Jamaica." William and Becca, New Hampshire. 19 April 2007 - "Excellent tour, very friendly and knowledgeable guides". Tom, Massachusets. 22 April 07 - "The guide was fantastic! We really enjoyed our birding trip." Mariesta and Joe, Illinois.
		A	Sutton	Kingston	Anytime
		Robert Sutton: Co-author of "Birds of Jamaica a photographic field guide" (Cambridge University Press) and "Bird Songs of Jamaica" (Cornell Lab. of Ornithology) has been leading major bird tours in Jamaica for more than 30 years. Fees: US$200/day.

Local Information

	Name	Description
	Birding Hotspots around the world	Sites
	Jamaica Birding	Tours
	Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia	Jamaica
	Local weather	Yahoo
	Electronic maps	Google
	Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc.
	Field guides recommended by Birdingpals
	Printable bird check list
	Trip Reports from Jamaica
	Read a Birdingpal's Trip Report from Jamaica

Last update 08/07/2010