At this preserve of 100 acres/40 hectares, set aside by the Bahamas National Trust, you can find the pine woods that originally attracted developers to Grand Bahama Island. If you are a bird-watcher, this is the place for you. More than 40 species, including turkey vultures, hairy woodpeckers, Bahama yellow throats, indigo buntings, American redstarts and American red-tailed hawks inhabit the park. You'll also meet a flock of West Indian flamingos. They will rush to meet you, ready for a treat (a morsel of dog food, which they'll devour with great relish). Look for butterflies, blue-tailed and curly-tailed lizards, and tree frogs as well. Guided tours available. A guided bird walk takes place on the first Saturday of the month. Open Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm. US$5 adults, US$3 children ages 5-12, free for children younger than 5. East Settlers Way (2 mi/3 km east of downtown), Freeport. Phone 242-352-5438. http://www.thebahamasnationaltrust.org/parks_rand.php.
