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Bird Island |
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Bird Island is perhaps the most breathtaking
view in Saipan. A short walk down stairs from the road will take
you to the high cliff overlooking Bird Island. The little island
is home to thousands of birds, hence the name. You can still
see holes in the soft cliffs of Bird Island from the mortar shells
of World War II. We occasionally see sea turtles from this overlook.
Before you arrive at the overlook there is a dirt road heading
to the left. You can walk down that road and follow the trail
down the steep hill to a beach which is protected by the reef
around Bird Island. If the tide is right it is possible to wade
across to the island itself, but dangerous if the tide comes
in. Walking around the island you can see deep pools in the rocks
which is home to hundreds of large colorful ocean fish.
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