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Overview
The Asa Wright Nature Center in the Northern Range in Trinidad is a not-for-profit organization aimed at protecting the natural habitat in currently almost 1500 acres. One part of the operation is a lodge situated at a former plantation, where the cost for the users help pay the overall cost of keeping the operation running.
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Notable Species
Among the many birds at Asa Wright are the easiest accessible cave with Oilbirds in the world, Bearded Bellbirds along the trail all tourists normally are allowed on, Manakin leks, and fantastic hummingbirds.
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Other Wildlife
Two species everyone should see pretty quickly are the Tegu (Tiger) Lizards and the Agouti.
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
As someone staying overnight, you will have free access to the trails around the lodge, and if you stay at least three nights, there will be a free guided tour to the Oilbird cave. The veranda at the lodge is fantastic, overlooking both hummingbird feeders and fruit feeders sought by many spectacular species. As a day visitor, you will be allowed on the veranda and one short guided trail, but the longer trails are reserved for people with overnight stay. (Correct as of 2004).
AWNC will arrange transportation from and to the airport (for a fee), and they can also arrange trips to other locations in Trinidad, including places to see Leatherback Turtles, Caroni Swamp, Waller Field, etc.
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Content and images originally posted by antonie
Reviews
Graham Harcombe's review We here several times whilst living in Trinidad. Tours are available for day trip only, but best value for birdwatchers is to stay for 1 or 2 nights in chalet accom. Do a guided night walk for some excellent/rare sights.
Food is local fare, well presented.
Pros
- Wide range of fauna
- some easily accessible. Terrace environment photographer's paradise.
Cons
- This in rain forest. IT RAINS!
