Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary on Postcard

"Visit the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary The Northern Jacana, the elusive Sungrebe and the Yellow-Headed Parrot are all easily found within the boundaries of the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary’s 16,400 acres. It is a birding destination, and considered to be a globally significant wetland. Belize has the largest nesting population for the Jabiru Stork and Crooked Tree is an excellent place to spy on the famous resident. The surrounding communities play host each year to celebrations that are part of World Wetlands Day. A bus can bring you to Crooked Tree from Belize City every day except Sunday and the sanctuary is located three miles off the Northern Highway, about 30 miles from Belize City or Orange Walk. The sanctuary is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers horseback riding, boat tours and hiking for those not strictly interested in bird watching."

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"Visit the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary The Northern Jacana, the elusive Sungrebe and the Yellow-Headed Parrot are all easily found within the boundaries of the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary’s 16,400 acres. It is a birding destination, and considered to be a globally significant wetland. Belize has the largest nesting population for the Jabiru Stork and Crooked Tree is an excellent place to spy on the famous resident. The surrounding communities play host each year to celebrations that are part of World Wetlands Day. A bus can bring you to Crooked Tree from Belize City every day except Sunday and the sanctuary is located three miles off the Northern Highway, about 30 miles from Belize City or Orange Walk. The sanctuary is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers horseback riding, boat tours and hiking for those not strictly interested in bird watching."

Two Weeks in Belize

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James Diedrick

Google

With the right conditions (low water, which brings the birds closer) the birding here is phenomenal--all species of herons (including boat-tailed and the hard to see Agami), four species of kingfishers (the pygmy is especially beautiful), greater and lesser Yellowlegs, fork-tailed flycatchers, Vermillion flycatchers, Jaribu storks (more than a dozen during my March visit), man warblers. A d these are only some highlights. Take a lagoon/ creek tour with Birds Eye Lodge guides for the best birding experience.

Sara Rojas

Google

Have a wonderful view. It's a good place if you want to spend some time in family !

Adrien Quenneville

Google

Very nice. Southern boardwalk currently undergoing repairs. Friendly staff, minimal entry fee. Did we see a ton of birds? No, because the migratory season had already begun. Did we see dozens? Oh heck yeah. Access road from highway currently undergoing major repairs/upgrades as of Mar 2023.

Sarah Kraemer

Google

This place is beautiful with so many birds. We went just for the afternoon, not knowing what to expect, and wish we had had more time. There's a small town and several walking trails along the water and in the forest. It's only about an hour from Belize City and when you arrive you just check in at the Belize Audubon Society building and pay $8BZD/person to utilize the trails and beautiful surroundings.

Raul Fierro

Google

Don't expect to see flocks of birds together, it's mostly a one-at-a-time experience and often at a distance. Recommended for bird connoisseurs only (with binoculars), certainly not a tourist attraction.

Saar Levinson

Google

We drove an hour from Belize City only to find the visitor centre abandoned and the museum closed. It was in the middle of the day, well within opening hours. Eventually we had to leave.

samuel swasey

Google

Crooked Tree is a beautiful village and bird sanctuary. Located in the Belize District which was established in the early 18th century. And is approximately 33 miles from Belize City. In the height of the rainey season its a wonderful island, in the dry season it's a beautiful bird sanctuary. In the village you can see many migratory Birds such as the White Egrets, Jabiru Stork, Yellow Headed Parrots, Snail Kite, Rails Roseate Spoonbill and the elusive Agami Heron. Just to name a few. The people of Crooked Tree are very kind warm hearted and hospitable. Accommodation in Crooked Tree Village ( Birds Eye View Lodge & Tours, Crooked Tree Lodge, Tillett's Village Lodge,Jacana Inn and Beck's Bed & Breakfast. No with the paving of a portion of the road going into the village make it more accessible. So visiting this little peace of Paradise is a must.

Leeanne Richardson

Google

Beautiful birding destination. You'll see a ton of birds on your own, and twice as many with a guide!

James Diedrick

Google

With the right conditions (low water, which brings the birds closer) the birding here is phenomenal--all species of herons (including boat-tailed and the hard to see Agami), four species of kingfishers (the pygmy is especially beautiful), greater and lesser Yellowlegs, fork-tailed flycatchers, Vermillion flycatchers, Jaribu storks (more than a dozen during my March visit), man warblers. A d these are only some highlights. Take a lagoon/ creek tour with Birds Eye Lodge guides for the best birding experience.

Sara Rojas

Google

Have a wonderful view. It's a good place if you want to spend some time in family !

Adrien Quenneville

Google

Very nice. Southern boardwalk currently undergoing repairs. Friendly staff, minimal entry fee. Did we see a ton of birds? No, because the migratory season had already begun. Did we see dozens? Oh heck yeah. Access road from highway currently undergoing major repairs/upgrades as of Mar 2023.

Sarah Kraemer

Google

This place is beautiful with so many birds. We went just for the afternoon, not knowing what to expect, and wish we had had more time. There's a small town and several walking trails along the water and in the forest. It's only about an hour from Belize City and when you arrive you just check in at the Belize Audubon Society building and pay $8BZD/person to utilize the trails and beautiful surroundings.

Raul Fierro

Google

Don't expect to see flocks of birds together, it's mostly a one-at-a-time experience and often at a distance. Recommended for bird connoisseurs only (with binoculars), certainly not a tourist attraction.

Saar Levinson

Google

We drove an hour from Belize City only to find the visitor centre abandoned and the museum closed. It was in the middle of the day, well within opening hours. Eventually we had to leave.

samuel swasey

Google

Crooked Tree is a beautiful village and bird sanctuary. Located in the Belize District which was established in the early 18th century. And is approximately 33 miles from Belize City. In the height of the rainey season its a wonderful island, in the dry season it's a beautiful bird sanctuary. In the village you can see many migratory Birds such as the White Egrets, Jabiru Stork, Yellow Headed Parrots, Snail Kite, Rails Roseate Spoonbill and the elusive Agami Heron. Just to name a few. The people of Crooked Tree are very kind warm hearted and hospitable. Accommodation in Crooked Tree Village ( Birds Eye View Lodge & Tours, Crooked Tree Lodge, Tillett's Village Lodge,Jacana Inn and Beck's Bed & Breakfast. No with the paving of a portion of the road going into the village make it more accessible. So visiting this little peace of Paradise is a must.

Leeanne Richardson

Google

Beautiful birding destination. You'll see a ton of birds on your own, and twice as many with a guide!

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