Diocese of Port of Spain celebrates Season of Creation at Caroni Bird Sanctuary

A small group from the Diocese of Port of Spain gathered at the Caroni Bird Sanctuary on Republic Day to celebrate the Season of Creation. The gathering followed the theme Living Water, which was inspired by the biblical passages Ezekiel 47:9 and 12.

Participants traveled through the Caroni Swamp by boat to observe the local biodiversity and learn about the area's history and drainage system. During the tour, the group saw various mangrove species, including red, white, and black mangroves, as well as tricolored herons and a silky anteater. The group also observed the national bird, the scarlet ibis, and a nocturnal snake known as the Cascabel Dormillon.

The tour guide used the excursion to highlight environmental protections, such as the strict fines for possessing scarlet ibis feathers. The celebration concluded as the group reached the roosting site for the scarlet ibis.