Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary

A paradise for birders, Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary is managed by the Belize Audobon Society. Local residents provide guide and boat services. You’ll see more birds by boat, but there are walking trails throughout the sanctuary as well.

A wetland habitat that fluctuates with the seasons, the connected lagoons, savannas and creeks within the Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary are an ideal habitat for native and migrating water birds. Over 275 species of birds have been identified here. Depending on when you visit, you may see egrets, herons, numerous species of ducks, and double crested cormorants.

November marks the beginning of the mating and nesting season for the jabiru stork, the largest birds found in North and South America. Their stick nests are completed by January and leave, probably for Campeche, Mexico, with their young by June.

Another distinguished Crooked Tree citizen is the peregrine falcon. Many avid birders come to the sanctuary to watch these lightning fast falcons hunt water coots.

Many kingfishers and ducks also inhabit the sanctuary, along with snail kites. Hidden along the river banks are turtles, crocodiles, Central American otters and iguanas.

Bird and wildlife enthusiasts won’t want to miss this fascinating place!

Activity Packages that include the Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary:

Crooked Tree Bird Sanctuary and Altun Ha

Take a cruise on the Crooked Tree lagoon to view numerous species of birds and then travel to the Mayan site of Altun Ha. $165.00 per person. (min 3)

Custom Activity packages available.

Contact us for more information.