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[[Image:View-mart-P1030586.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Roadside vegetation and view of north central mountains with Mont Pelée in the background. <br />Photo by {{user|njlarsen|njlarsen}}]] | [[Image:View-mart-P1030586.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Roadside vegetation and view of north central mountains with Mont Pelée in the background. <br />Photo by {{user|njlarsen|njlarsen}}]] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Martinique is an island in the [[Lesser Antilles]]. It has status as a department in [[France]]. Martinique is one of the younger islands in the Lesser Antilles, but it is still considerably older and therefore more eroded than [[Dominica]]. A population of 400,000 people live on the island, which is much more highly developed than for example the nearest | + | Martinique is an island in the [[Lesser Antilles]]. It has status as a department in [[France]]. Martinique is one of the younger islands in the Lesser Antilles, but it is still considerably older and therefore more eroded than [[Dominica]]. A population of 400,000 people live on the island, which is much more highly developed than for example the nearest neighbour, Dominica. |
==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
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===History and Use=== | ===History and Use=== | ||
===Areas of Interest=== | ===Areas of Interest=== | ||
| + | The montane area north of Fort-de-France known as Pitons du Carbet and the [[La Caravelle]] peninsula are the most well known areas for birding. | ||
===Access and Facilities=== | ===Access and Facilities=== | ||
| − | Martinique has an international airport capable of receiving transatlantic | + | Martinique has an international airport capable of receiving transatlantic traffic. A ferry connects the island to [[Guadeloupe]], [[Dominica]], and [[St. Lucia]]. |
===Contact Details=== | ===Contact Details=== | ||
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Overview
Martinique is an island in the Lesser Antilles. It has status as a department in France. Martinique is one of the younger islands in the Lesser Antilles, but it is still considerably older and therefore more eroded than Dominica. A population of 400,000 people live on the island, which is much more highly developed than for example the nearest neighbour, Dominica.
Birds
Notable Species
Martinique Oriole is the only endemic species, while Blue-headed Hummingbird, White-breasted Thrasher, and Grey Trembler each are found on Martinique and one additional island.
Rarities
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
"to do"
Other Wildlife
Site Information
History and Use
Areas of Interest
The montane area north of Fort-de-France known as Pitons du Carbet and the La Caravelle peninsula are the most well known areas for birding.
Access and Facilities
Martinique has an international airport capable of receiving transatlantic traffic. A ferry connects the island to Guadeloupe, Dominica, and St. Lucia.
Contact Details
External Links
Martinique Visitor Information
