The Flashes (Antigua)
| The Flashes | |
|---|---|
| Location | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Nearest city | Ebenezer, Saint Mary |
| Coordinates | 17°05′59.2″N 61°52′10.6″W / 17.099778°N 61.869611°W |
| Area | 185 ha |
| Established | 2019 |
| Governing body | National Parks Authority |
The Flashes are a protected mangrove wetland in the northern portion of Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda in the Halls neighbourhood of Ebenezer. The Flashes are located near Hansons Bay, part of Five Islands Harbour. Cooks Creek passes through The Flashes. The Cooks landfill is also located in the area due to its very low population density.[1] The Flashes are an Important Bird Area.[2] The Flashes are protected under the Environmental Protection and Management Act of 2019, being categorized as an inland wetland, mangrove area, and a scrubland. The protected area covers 185 hectares.[3] 90 species of birds are present in the area including the Cape May warbler and the Prothonotary warbler.[4]
References
- ^ "Section of Western Coastline Closed Over Landfill Contamination". Antigua News Room. 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ^ Final SOE Report Oct 2021 (PDF).
- ^ Environmental Protection and Management Act, 2019 (PDF).
- ^ "Hanson's Bay-Flashes IBA". ebird.org. Retrieved 2026-02-19.