Page 46 of Cayman Islands Travel Planner by Dive Cayman

cayman brac map island information cayman brac 12-mile long cayman brac is a tranquil island rising to a 140 bluff honeycombed with pirate caves and plunging to a dramatic subterranean water world savour the glory of spectacular cliff walks on the 140-foot bluff thrusting vertically from the ocean floor have a close encounter with magnificent frigatebirds and brown boobies and marvel at how these winged creatures are held aloft by air currents rising from the sheer bluff face explore the caves in which generations of brackers have taken refuge during storms for birdwatchers cayman brac has almost 200 species of cayman brac s wetland ponds are a bird lover s paradise birds including the endangered cayman brac parrot with a population of only 350 look for parrots on the north coast and in its protected woodland reserve on the bluff and keep an eye out for the indigenous vitelline warbler and red-legged thrush cayman s national bird the cayman parrot is protected in the national trust parrot reserve our white heritage signs mark the locations of our wetland ponds harbour a wide selection of herons all the sites of cultural interest for your own safety always wear hiking boots on the and shorebirds including the rare west indian whistling-duck many pause to rest and feed on their long migratory journey between north and south america some of these travellers such as the migrant warblers spend the winter in our woodlands our heritage sites are marked on the map on the reverse page the painted panels tell the story of early settlement the ecology of our wetlands and our protected birds the booby and the parrot www.caymanislands.ky ceramic interpretive signs and ecology panels give information on beach walks historic sites and hikes on the woodland trails here trees and plants are clearly identified the tropical cedar the parrot s favourite for a cavity nest the endemic silver thatch palm pepper cinnamon orchids and cacti trails always carry water consider taking a walking stick and go with a companion if possible if you hike alone inform your hotel of your intended routes the limestone cracks easily so be aware on the hiking paths and never go too close to the edge of the bluff please use the litter bins provided leave the flora and fauna untouched park off the main roads and respect `private signs help us keep our island pristine this way our island will be just as beautiful when you return the brac is honeycombed with caves to explore 46 46

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