Welcome to Spittal Pond Nature Reserve!
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve was Bermuda's first 'national park', created in 1954 with donated land from Dr. Henry Wilkinson and other private owners. Today, is it Bermuda's most notable natural parkland.
Managed jointly by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Bermuda National Trust, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve has a concentration of a number of different habitats, making it a haven for wildlife, particularly migratory and resident birds. It is known as one of the most interesting, diverse and compact waterfowl sanctuaries in the world.
For this reason, Spittal Pond was declared a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) in 1999.
Spittal Pond itself, an 8 acre pond barely separated from the ocean, is one of the most important brackish water pond habitats in Bermuda, and is surrounded by mudflats and salt marsh. The hills surrounding the pond are covered by dense woodland.
You'll also find important rocky shore habitat, including a limestone pavement formation locally known as 'the Checkerboard'.
Other wildlife that you may encounter while exploring Spittal Pond Nature Reserve include the Bermuda Skink, Longtail (White-tailed Tropicbird), Sally Lightfoot Crab and Buckeye Butterfly. If you are lucky you may even see migrating Humpback Whales from Portuguese Rock in the spring.
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve can be easily explored by following the well marked loop trail from either the East or West car parks. Remember, nature reserves are for nature - keep your dogs on a leash and keep to the trail to avoid startling wildlife. Never remove plants or animals from a nature reserve.
Public Transport
Bus # 1
Disclaimer
- This geocache has approval to be placed at this location on property managed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
- The following items may not be placed in the geocache: food, illegal substances, medications, personal hygiene products, pornographic materials, hazardous materials, or weapons of any type.
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