Rocklands Bird Sanctuary is in the wooded hills overlooking the vivid blue Montego Bay harbour. This very relaxing, rustic environment, is set in a hillside cottage garden surrounded by trees and flowers. You will be seated on a covered patio where you may feed wild Hummingbirds and Grass Quits that come to your hands for feed, and see many other birds come for food and water. Fritz & Kimani you
r hosts will show you how to feed the Hummingbirds & point out other birds as they come for food on the patio, they will happily assist you in taking photos
Feeding gorgeous Hummingbirds as they perch on your extended fingers for sugar and water from a bottle, is a unique once in a lifetime experience, you wont easily forget. The birds hover round you with their long tails and vivid fluorescent colours gently coming to rest on your fingers placing their tiny feet, almost imperceptibly on you. This will leave you in awe of God's creation so finely crafted so gorgeous so delicate so breathtakingly beautiful. You will see other birds come for feed and water these will be pointed out to you. All our birds are wild and uncaged. the average visitor spends about an hour and a half relaxing feeding the birds and enjoying the simple experience. How Visitors see us,. Visitors regularly comment on social media that this has been their best, or most memorable experience in Jamaica. We have been recognized for ten years on Trip Advisor with Excellence Awards due to high visitor ratings and are rated on google and elsewhere with 4.6 stars and higher. You may take all the pictures and videos you want for non commercial personal use or for reposting on social media. Our entry fees are US $30 per Adult and US$10 for kids under 13 years old. Fees go towards upkeep & feeding the birds. Visits are not recommended for children under 4, they find it hard to sit still and wait to see birds. Directions, you will find us on google maps just look up Rocklands Bird Sanctuary for turn by turn instruction time and distance to be traveled from your location. Open daily from 10AM till 5PM. Private sunrise morning birding walking tours for Birders can be arranged for a fee WhatsApp 8769955845 . History, the Sanctuary was opened in the early 1950's by Lisa Salmon one of Jamaica's first environmentalists, she was a character who loved her birds wildlife and garden and entertained visitors with her lively conversation & tales. Lisa sadly passed in 2,000 in her late 90's. You may See a youtube video to give a good idea about the experience.. https://youtu.be/ijGFZDluu2U . Travel arrangements, we recommend you you talk to your concierge to arrange suitable transport and negotiate the right rate for the trip including wait time of 1.5 hours to allow for a pleasant unhurried visit. Rocklands for unforgettable moments.
