Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge

The Asa Wright Nature Centre & Lodge in the Arima and Aripo Valleys is a birder's delight, with 1,500 acres of deep woodland. At this former cocoa, coffee, and citrus plantation, hummingbirds, woodcreepers, pygmy owls, trogons, and the uncommon nocturnal oilbird are just a few of the avian species seen. You can take a birding excursion, have lunch or high tea on the verandah, or overnight in one of the cottages. The money raised from guests goes toward forest protection, new property purchases, and environmental education activities.

Hummingbird enthusiasts will like the Yerette hummingbird sanctuary, which is located deep in the Maracas Valley. The admittance price includes an interesting talk by the owner, the opportunity to photograph the hummingbirds as they feed, and a light snack, although reservations are required. If you're looking for a place to go birding in Tobago, go to Adventure Farm & Nature Reserve. In the tropical gardens, you can observe everything from motmots to bananaquits, as well as numerous gorgeous hummingbirds fluttering around feeders.

Location: Spring Hill Estate, Trinidad