Turks & Caicos National Trust

"An island full of iguanas — absolutely beautiful and such an unforgettable experience." 🦎
That says it all, really.

Little Water Cay, also known as Iguana Island, is home to the TCI Rock Iguana — one of the most unique wildlife encounters in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Guided tours coming soon.

Ready to meet them?
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The wetlands of the Turks and Caicos Islands are alive with more than you might think.

They are natural storm barriers, water filters, carbon stores, and nurseries for fish, conch, and sea turtles. They are home to flamingos, herons, osprey, and migratory birds that travel thousands of miles to reach these shores.

Mangroves stabilize our coastlines. Tidal flats feed our wildlife. Seagrass beds nurture our marine life. Every part of this ecosystem plays a vital role.

And TCI National Trust is here to make sure it stays that way. 💙

Visit www.tcinationaltrust.com to learn more about our wetland conservation work.

An island as it once was. 🌿

A low coastal coppice woodland still covers the east end of Providenciales at Bird Rock Point. One of the last undeveloped corners of the island...

This is a beautiful spot for a morning hike and for birdwatching.

📍 Bird Rock Point Trail, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Visit www.tcinationaltrust.com to learn more about our conservation work across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Congratulations Turks & Caicos

🐦 72 species. 80 checklists. And the Turks and Caicos Islands ranked 5th in the WORLD.

So, what is Global Big Day? It's the biggest birding day of the year. On one Saturday each May, people all over the world head outdoors and record as many bird species as they can in 24 hours, logging every sighting in the free eBird app. Those checklists add up into a global snapshot that helps scientists track bird populations, migration, and the habitats that need the most care. Across the Caribbean, BirdsCaribbean rallies teams island by island, and this year birders worldwide set a new record, documenting more than 8,000 species in a single day.

From before sunrise to past sunset on Global Big Day (May 9), Simon's TCI Royal Terns birded the islands end to end — breaking the national record with 72 species across 80 checklists, and helping the Turks and Caicos Islands finish 5th in the world for the biggest growth in eBirders since 2025. 🤩

Among the standouts: the West Indian Whistling-Duck, Key West Quail-Dove, Roseate Spoonbill, and our own subspecies of Greater Antillean Bullfinch (pictured 📸 by Dodley Prosper).

The team carries a name with deep meaning. Simon's TCI Royal Terns are named in memory of Simon Busuttil — a true champion of Turks and Caicos Islands birdlife, whose work included the first-ever territory-wide flamingo survey across our islands. His spirit was with the team all weekend. 🩵

Huge congrats to everyone who took part — and to Dodley Prosper (), who led this initiative. To Lisa from BirdsCaribbean from traveling all the way to join us!

Every year, more people across the Turks and Caicos Islands are picking up binoculars and a checklist, and that growing community of citizen scientists is one of the best things to happen to our wildlife and our islands.

It's also a reminder: we live among some of less polluted and most important ecosystems anywhere in the world. The birds that move through these wetlands, caves, and coastlines aren't just beautiful — they tell us how healthy our islands really are. Caring for them is caring for home.

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The Trying Ecologist

We are grateful to have her on our team. 🌿

"Flamingos dwell undisturbed in the salt ponds of North Caicos. Literally hundreds were wading in the pond."

One visitor shared this after a stop at Flamingo Pond, North Caicos — and we think it says everything.
No crowds. No disturbance. Just flamingos, as far as the eye can see. 🦩

Where to explore:
🦩 Flamingo Pond, North Caicos
Always open | Staff onsite 11am–3:30pm
Free admission | Binoculars available

Ready to see it for yourself?
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Wade's Green Plantation was established in 1789 by Wade Stubbs, a Loyalist who lost his property in Florida during the Revolutionary War and was given 860 acres of land in North Caicos to start again.

Today the ruins sit quietly within a rare Dry Tropical Forest, home to important populations of birds and reptiles, and one of the most historically significant sites in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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