Paget Marsh Nature Reserve
Visit Paget Marsh during your Bermuda vacation and view the island’s interior as it appeared to the first colonists, Sir George Somers and the crew of the shipwrecked Sea Venture. It’s a 25 acre nature reserve with the last surviving endemic forest of Bermuda palmetto and Bermuda cedar trees. Paget Marsh is jointly owned and managed by the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Audubon Society.
In addition to the forest, various types of wetland habitat, including mangrove ponds, are found here. Prior to 1999 exploring Paget Marsh was a muddy experience for only the most enthusiastic of nature lovers. However, thanks to a generous donation by an American philanthropist and local resident, a boardwalk spans the area and brings its natural delights to those of us who prefer to minimize our visits to the laundry.
Paget Marsh is also a peaceful habitat for many native birds, including the white-eyed vireo, and attracts a variety of migratory species such as the northern cardinal.