Data Zone
Country/territory: Bahamas
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A4i, B4i (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 81 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | not assessed | high | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2006 baseline)
Located in South Central New Providence, Harrold and Wilson Ponds encompass 250 acres of wetlands. An exceptional educational and ecotourism site, a stone's throw from the nation's capital and tourism hub, this area is an invaluable addition to the country's national parks system.
Key biodiversity
More than 100 avian species, including the island's highest concentration of herons, egrets, ibises and cormorants have been identified there, providing confirmation that the area is an indespensable habitat for birdlife on New Providence.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Harrold and Wilson Ponds National Park. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/harrold-and-wilson-ponds-national-park-iba-bahamas on 01/10/2023.
