These islands (4, Negritos
are two) are located at either end of Gulf of Nicoya, one of the most
scenic ares in the country. The reason for setting these islands aside
as biological reserves was to protect and preserve the large population
of seabirds, together with the local flora and fauna.
Guayabo stand out as a
mound of approximatley 50 meter high, the island is rhomboid in shape
and can only be reached by landing with much difficulty on its small
and only beach. The rest of the island consists of cliffs constantly
batterdby the sea.. The wildlife is exclusively seabirds. It is one
of the largest nesting sites for the brown pelicans (there are 4 in
the country) , and also it is the wintering site for the peregrine
falcon, which arrives between September-October and March-May.
Negritos Islands are covered
sith a semi-deciduous forest in which the predominant species are
frangipani, spiny cedar and gumbo-limbo. Some of the species commonly
found in the islands are red land crabs, white-tipped doves, parrots
, racoons and hermit crabs which are very numerous. Also roosting
site for the brown pelican.
Pajaros Island is alsmost
completely round and dome-shaped. At low tide it is very easy to walk
around the island. The vegetation consists of a low-growing forest
and small patches of second-growth grass.
Guayabo, Negritos and Pájaros
enjoy a very mild, dry climate and sunshine all year round.
