牙买加游览和导游

鲜亮的棕榈储备是那些特别地方之一，你可能赞赏自然秀丽和宁静和牙买加的奇迹。 储备宣传自己作为其中一种牙买加的最佳的eco吸引力以包括动物的300个种类的300英亩豪华的热带密林和牙买加野生生物例如鸟、蝴蝶和爬行动物和植物和花的114个被提供的种类。 储备在80年代中期建立作为计划一部分保护进行了广泛收获的伟大的沼泽鲜亮的棕榈和通过clearcutting几乎摧残。

在障碍长的系列他们发布了它给之后，土地由牙买加的Petrolem Corporation最初处理，但 Negril环境保护信任(NEPT) 2001年。 NEPT处理储备以目标到保护区域的区域和自然资源在以下宗旨之下免受他们的网站：

1. 保护和保存Negril伟大的沼泽和它的沼泽地植物群和动物区系，特殊地方性沼泽(沼泽)鲜亮的棕榈。

2. 提高了悟，知识和虽则了解关于Negril伟大的沼泽(和其他沼泽地生态系)一个解释性节目的标准

3. 提供机会给邻居社区，谢菲尔德，为赚取收入通过直接就业，让步、训练和特殊帮助的公民能承受的生计项目在社区。

4. 增加Negril伟大的沼泽和相关生态系的科学为了通过研究中心的创立在储备和研究的促进引导Negril环境保护地区的计划和管理在储备。

5. 通过促进储备增加NEPT的财政独立和自已能持续力和鲜亮的棕榈储备作为一种收入引起的eco旅游业吸引力。

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.

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