Photo Galleries: The Dominican Republic 2009 Photo Gallery David Ascanio

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The Dominican Republic

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The green-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea host many islands, some small and others large. The Greater Antilles—Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), and Puerto Rico—are certainly the most diverse and bird-rich in this region.Our Dominican Republic tour started in Santo Domingo where the Palmchat, the Black-crowned Palm-Tanager, the Hispaniolan Parakeet, and the Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo welcomed tour participants to a trip with low bird diversity, but rich in ... Read More