Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
- Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
The Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is home to Graeme Hall Swamp, a mangrove swamp and popular tourist attraction in Christ Church, Barbados. It is an example of the coastal swamps which once dotted the leeward coast of Barbados from Speightstown to Chancery Lane. Two species of mangroves occur in the area, red mangrove ("Rhizophora mangle") and white mangrove ("Laguncularia racemosa"), both of which thrive in the brackish water of the swamp.
Many species of rush-like sedge also flourish in the waterlogged ground. The water contains large fish as well as a smaller fish similar to mollies, commonly kept in aquaria. Particularly striking are large numbers of small fiddler crab, "Uca burgersi", which scurry along pathways. A great attraction of the swamp is the return of egrets each evening to nest. Many migrating birds rest here each year and bird shooting no longer occurs at this site.
The attraction also includes a collection of captive birds, including parrots (originally from neighbouring St. Vincent), the brilliantly coloured Scarlet Ibis and Flamingos.
Visitor facilities (planned and existing) include catering, souvenir shop, information boards, written guides, and an education room.
In July, 2006 plans by a major developer have been circulating around Barbados, the plans were to construct a theme-park named Caribbean Splash Waterpark in close proximity to the Graeme Hall Swamp, but the plan was doused by the government.
External links
* [http://www.graemehall.com/ Official website] of the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
* [http://www.graemehallnationalpark.org/ The Friends of Graeme Hall Committee]
* [http://www.barbados.org/maps_google.htm?mapPoint=55 Map of the Graeme Hall area]
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