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Site description (2006 baseline):
Site location and context
This small island lying north of Great Exuma has a research center, an airstrip and is partially habitated.
Its proximity to Great Exuma is reflected in the presence of some resident landbirds such as Smooth-billed Ani, Mangrove Cuckoo, Burrowing Owl, Greater Antillean Pewee and Hairy Woodpecker. Common residents are White-crowned Pigeons, Zenaida Doves, Bahama Mockingbirds, Thick-billed Vireos, Greater Antillian Bullfinches and Bananaquits. There are two small ponds at the north end of the runway where Least Grebes, White-cheeked Pintails and West Indian Whistling Ducks have been seen. Wilson's Plovers, Antillean Nighthawks and Grey Kingbirds are common summer residents.
There are several habitat types at this site, coastal beaches, rocky areas, tidal flats, wetlands and shrubland.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
None apparent at this present time.
Conservation responses/actions for key biodiversity
The Caribbean Marine Research Center is located here and serves marine scientist from the U.S. and the Bahamas. Studies are being conducted on commercially valuable species such as Nassau Grouper, Queen Conch and Spiny Lobster. Visitors from yachts can go ashore and visit the center after receiving permission over VHF radio.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lee Stocking Island (Bahamas). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lee-stocking-island-iba-bahamas on 23/12/2024.
