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OUR WILDLIFE
DISCOVER OUR
Extraordinary Local Flora and Fauna
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE PROPERTY
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON
Our most loyal resident, now in the third generation of herons at the property. You can observe her basking in the shadows of the pool most afternoons.
CAYMAN PARROT
Only found in the Cayman Islands, these protected natives feed on the property's ponciana trees, flying overhead most afternoons as the sun's evening glow glistens on the trees.
AGOUTI
Cayman's most elusive and rare to see mammal, these shy locals can be spotted having an early morning snack on the front lawn.
GRAND CAYMAN WOODPECKER
Found only in Grand Cayman and nowhere else in the world, these pesky locals drill holes in trees to find insects. Identified by their striking red mullet and loud trill, they nest in hollow trees around the property.
BANANA ORCHID
As the National flower of the Cayman Islands, this stunning orchid blooms in May and resides high in the treetops all around the property.
EPIPHYTIC VINE PEAR CACTUS
Flowering only once a year, this hidden beauty is disguised in the form of cactus running along the forest ironrock floor.
WHITE-CROWNED PIGEON
A resident breeder and passage migrant in the Cayman Islands. They are a highly mobile species, capable of flying between the three Cayman islands. Considered a “game bird” under the outdated Animals Law, the White-crowned pigeon became a fully protected species under the National Conservation Law.
GRAND CAYMAN BLUE-THROATED ANOLE
Endemic to the Cayman Islands and renowned for its stunning coloration, this anole species showcases shades of iridescent blue that shimmer in the sunlight, making it a true jewel of the islands’ biodiversity. Found all over the property.
CARIBBEAN SOLDIER CRAB
These locals can grow up to the size of a tennis ball
and wander down our pathways with through the local forest. They have beautiful intricate shells as protection from their main predator, our two resident yellow-crowned night herons.
and wander down our pathways with through the local forest. They have beautiful intricate shells as protection from their main predator, our two resident yellow-crowned night herons.
YELLOW MASTIC (critically endangered)
As one of Cayman's largest critically endangered trees and flowering very rarely, it was historically used for cabinet work and boat timber.
CROAKING LIZARD
Endemic to the Cayman Islands, this hidden wonder usually only comes out at night, recognized for its distinctive vocalizations that resemble a croaking sound. Camouflaged all around the property.
LOGGERHEAD KING BIRD
Found year-round in Cayman, it lives in moist forests and feeds on insects, berries, and lizards. Though common, its hidden orange crown and island-specific traits are only recently being studied.
NORTHERN MOCKING BIRD
In Cayman, the northern mockingbird is a year-round resident and breeding bird, nesting in shrubs and trees. Known for its mimicry, it thrives in open areas and forest edges, feeding on insects and fruits.
YUCATAN VIREO
A quiet and hard-to-see visitor, this bird is lives mainly on the eastern side of the island, fluttering around the natural woodland located in our garden.
CARIBBEAN ELAENIA
This bird is a unique subspecies endemic to Grand Cayman, found nowhere else. This rare, olive-gray flycatcher favors dry forest, tall scrub, and mangrove edges,
calling with sharp whistles.
calling with sharp whistles.
IRONWOOD (endangered)
An endangered endemic tree, culturally significant to Cayman. Ironwood was used for the foundation posts for houses because the wood is extremely strong and termite resistant.
PILOSTYLES GLOBOSA VAR. VAYMANESIS
This remarkable plant is actually an endoparasite endemic to the Cayman Islands. It grows largely inside the stem of the Bull Hoof tree, taking all its nutrients from the host.
SILVER THATCH (endangered)
The National tree of the Cayman Islands. As an endemic species it is found nowhere else in the world. It has been used for centuries to create essential items like roofing, baskets, hats, and rope.
HEADACHE BUSH (endangered)
It is considered "under threat" due to urban development and its slow growth. Tea is made from its young leaves to treat headaches and the chopped leaves used as smelling salts or applied externally to treat toothaches.
CEDAR (critically endangered)
It was historically used for timber and catboat building, especially the trunks and branches which often grew in naturally curved shapes useful for boat parts. It has a unique genetic lineage in the region but its population has been significantly reduced. While it's a fast-growing shade tree that is somewhat drought and salt tolerant, it requires protection due to its vulnerable status.
WHITE FIDDLEWOOD (endangered)
Efforts are being made to encourage its cultivation for its horticultural potential in landscaping due to its fragrant white flowers and tolerance to various conditions, as part of native plant initiatives led by organizations like the National Trust for the Cayman Islands.
BROADLEAF (vulnerable)
It has has rough, sand-papery leaves traditionally used in the Cayman Islands to polish turtle shells, metal, and glass. Its durable wood served for small tools, while its bright orange flowers make it a valued ornamental and an important species in native dry-forest landscaping.
BASTARD STRAWBERRY (endangered)
An endangered Cayman native, is valued for its fragrant foliage and clusters of white flowers. Though lacking strong traditional uses, its leaves are sometimes brewed as a mild tea, and the plant contains notable bioactive compounds. It also serves as a resilient ornamental in native landscaping.
BITTER PLUM (endangered)
The wood of this tree is very hard, and found some use in the days of local ship building.
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