Mount Hartman Point

A haven for the endangered Grenada Dove. That’s Mount Hartman Point. Picture this stunning 154-acre haven. It’s located in St George’s Grenada. Declared a national park in 1996 its primary purpose was protecting this critically endangered bird. Sadly it was briefly de-gazetted in 2006 for a resort project. However thanks to conservationists the park’s boundaries were redefined. A more significant area of suitable habitat is now protected for the Grenada Dove. Mount Hartman Point isn’t just about doves. It boasts two unique mangrove habitats. The East and West Ponds are distinct ecosystems. The West Pond is particularly fascinating. It maintains a unique hypersaline habitat. This is because seasonal tides flood the area and a topographic depression prevents drainage. This unusual environment supports the largest black mangrove stand in Grenada. A rarity in these islands. Besides the doves and mangroves Mount Hartman Point is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Shorebirds herons and egrets are frequently spotted especially near the West Pond. Imagine the sight of Tricolored Herons and Little Blue Herons wading in the shallow waters. The Grenada Hook-billed Kite another island specialty might grace the skies above. A visit to Mount Hartman Point is a chance to witness incredible biodiversity. A testament to the beauty and fragility of Grenada’s unique ecosystem. Remember that less than 10% of Grenada’s vegetation is this type of dry scrub woodland. So let’s appreciate this special place. A place where nature and conservation efforts intertwine to protect a remarkable avian treasure. Protecting the doves at Mount Hartman Point is vital for the future of this species. Only a small number of Grenada Doves remain. Mount Hartman Point helps ensure their survival.