| Page Views: 495 Last Visit to Speyside: October, 1997 | Seaside village by kyoub - last update: Jan 16, 2007 |
Speyside is a small seaside village on the windward coast of Tobago. It has much to offer birdwatchers and scuba divers. If you are just looking for a place to relax, then you can do that too.
Goat Island and Little Tobago Island sit out in the bay. Goat island offers some exceptional diving experiences.
Little Tobago is also known as Bird of Paradise Island because in 1909 its owner, wealthy British newspaperman William Ingram, imported 50 of these birds from New Guinea. Ingram did this in the hopes of protecting these birds from being killed for there
beautiful feathers.
The birds did well on the island for many years, until Hurricane Flora blew most of the birds out to sea in 1963.
Many native birds now thrive on Little Tobago. |
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eja23 Sat Jun 23, 2007 15:45 UTC
Hi, It looks like you stayed at the Blue Waters Inn recently. Would you recommend it for honeymooners? Thanks! | matcrazy1 Sun Feb 11, 2007 07:50 UTC
Manta Lodge with its beach looks fantastic. Unique shot of bat (Great drinks). Great tip and pictures of chachalaca. I enjoyed your Honeymoon general tip :-) | VeronicaG Sat Feb 3, 2007 22:17 UTC
I enjoyed sharing your memories with you! All the amazing birds must have had you in ecstasy--it really sounds like a birders paradise! The bats must have been unique to watch, too...THANKS, Kay | Yaqui Thu Feb 1, 2007 19:59 UTC
Wow, lovely lady! An awesome page as usual. Love the tips about the bird watching. Its amazing how many species are out there. Hugs! |
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