Pilot Hill: A Coastal Nesting Haven
Discover Pilot Hill in Grenville: A prime nesting site for Red-billed Tropicbirds and a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts on Grenada's coast.
Pilot Hill, near Grenville, Grenada, is a 400-foot hill and a key nesting site for Red-billed Tropicbirds. This unique, boulder-strewn area offers birdwatchers a rare opportunity to observe these enigmatic seabirds in their natural habitat, especially during nesting season.
A brief summary to Pilot Hill
- 49GG+4H4, Grenville, GD
Local tips
- Hire a local guide for safe access to Pilot Hill, as the terrain can be challenging and unmarked.
- Visit during the nesting season (November to May) for the best chance to see Red-billed Tropicbirds.
- Bring binoculars and a camera to fully appreciate and capture the beauty of the tropicbirds and the surrounding scenery.
Getting There
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Walking
From the center of Grenville, head towards the main road (Eastern Main Road). Follow the road north towards Pearls Airport. The journey to the base of Pilot Hill is approximately 2 miles. Given the unmarked and challenging terrain, it is best to hire a local guide in Grenville for the final ascent. Expect to walk along the beach to reach the base of the hill.
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Public Transport
From Grenville Bus Terminal, take a minibus heading towards Pearls. Alight near the turn off to Pearls Airport. From there, walk along the main road towards the coast. The journey to the base of Pilot Hill is approximately 2 miles. Given the unmarked and challenging terrain, it is best to hire a local guide in Grenville for the final ascent. Expect to walk along the beach to reach the base of the hill. Bus fare is between EC$2.50 to EC$6.50.
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Taxi
Hire a taxi from Grenville to the vicinity of Pearls Airport. From there, walk along the main road towards the coast. The journey to the base of Pilot Hill is approximately 2 miles. Given the unmarked and challenging terrain, it is best to hire a local guide in Grenville for the final ascent. Expect to walk along the beach to reach the base of the hill. A taxi from Grenville to the Pearls area will cost approximately EC$110.
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