Negrilジャマイカの高貴なやし

Negrilジャマイカの高貴なやし

高貴なやし予備は1が性質の美および静けさおよびジャマイカの驚異を認めることができるそれらの特別な場所の1つである。 予備はジャマイカで植物および花の鳥のような動物の300の種に、蝶およびハ虫類および114の文書種含んでいる緑豊かな熱帯ジャングルの300エーカー上のの最もよいecoの魅力の1つとしてそれ自身におよびジャマイカの野性生物勘定書を出す。 予備は計画の一部として80年代半ばに広汎な収穫を経た確立され、clearcuttingによってほぼ荒廃していた大きい泥沼の高貴なやしを保護するために。

土地はジャマイカのPetrolem Corporationによって最初に長い一連の口論がにそれを解放した後経営されたが、 Negrilの環境保護の信頼(NEPT) 2001年に。 NEPTは次の目的の下でウェブサイトから区域の区域そして天然資源を保護することに目的の予備を経営する:

1. Negrilの大きい泥沼および沼地の植物相および動物群節約するため保護し、特に風土性の泥沼(泥地)の高貴なやし。

2. Negrilの大きい泥沼(および他の沼地の生態系)について意識、知識およびインタプリタをしかし理解することのレベルを上げるため

3. 機会を近隣のコミュニティ、特にシェフィールド、譲歩直接雇用によって収入生成にに提供するため、訓練およびコミュニティの支持できる暮しのプロジェクトの促進の市民。

4. Negrilの大きい泥沼および関連の生態系の科学知識を予備に研究所の確立および予備に研究の昇進によってNegrilの環境保護区域の計画そして管理を導くために高めるため。

5. NEPTの財政の独立および自己持続性および高貴なやし予備を収入発生のeco観光事業の魅力として予備の促進によって高めるため。

高貴なやし予備の野鳥観察の印

高貴なやし予備の眺望タワー

The Royal Palm Reserve is without a doubt the best bird watching spot in all of Negril and one of the best choices for birdwatching in Jamaica. You can view dozens of exotic bird species from Negril Jamaica on the Nature Walk with over a half mile of boardwalk which leads you on a beautiful walk to a 30 foot tower in the middle of the Morass which offers the best views of all of Negril. The lovely sounds of birds singing and chirping can be heard all day long at Royal Palm Reserve and the birdwatching is great year round according to some local fans of the Reserve. The Reserve is home to the endangered and rare West Indian Whistling Ducks which you can see floating around in the stocked fish pond. They are scared of people so keep quiet while observing or they will fly off.

The Reserve keeps a pond stocked with Tilapia, or Red Jamaican Snapper as they are called in the local super markets, and they have a catch and release fishing program in effect right now. During peak months or when the pond is overstocked they allow some catch and keep fishing based on the amount of water in the pond and fish available. Fishing in a stocked pond is kinda unfair to the fish but loads of fun for the kids and family. We caught a few fish and let them go but my camera was left behind on that trip so no pictures of us fishing at the Royal Palm Reserve. Fishing equipment is available upon request but bring a loaf of bread for bait and to feed the Whistling Ducks with.

View of the Royal Palm Reserve

The Reserve has an alligator that lives within the confines of a caged pond. We have only ever caught a glimpse of him and he seems very shy. Could also be that it was hot as the sun and he was hiding in the waters of the swampy pond but we only ever saw him once in three trips. I figured he was trained to answer someone who feeds him so I banged on a pipe used to water him and as soon as I did he popped his head above the murky waters. I think we scared him as we maneuvered for a better picture and he split never to pop up again. Worth a look for sure but you may not get to see him every trip. The Royal Palm Reserve website advertises horseback riding but I never saw any signs of that on our trips, they may bring the horses in from someplace out of sight because the property requires advance booking for this special feature.

The best thing to do at Royal Palm Reserve is plan a picnic. The staff are well prepared to cook and feed groups up to 20 people with advance bookings or you can bring your own food and enjoy a nice day with friends or family and some good food and conversation. The natural beauty and awesome views will inspire some lively conversation on the wonders around you and maybe even make a difference in your day or your life.

The Royal Palm Reserve charges $10US per adult and $5 per child for access to the park all day long. You can spend some time walking the nature trails, fishing the stocked ponds or watching the wildlife and time pass by and enjoy a beautiful day of nature while supporting a beautiful public space. The museum on site offers a great educational opportunity and our kids had fun in the interactive attraction. Learn about the biodiversity and local fauna and wildlife in the colorful and entertaining activities room at the museum and teach the next generation to appreciate the natural world as much as they do the electronic one most of us live in.

If you are in the Negril area and don’t visit the Royal Palm Reserve you’ll miss out on some of the best views in Jamaica and upset me for not appreciating the natural beauty of the Negril Great Morass and the Royal Palms.

You can find 55 more pictures of Royal Palm Reserve at the Jamaica Photo Gallery

Royal Palm Reserve Museum

Museum at Royal Palm Reserve

Boardwalk at Royal Palm Reserve


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