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Codrington

Codrington is a settlement on Barbuda and the departure point for guided boat trips to observe the frigatebird colony at Codrington Lagoon.

Codrington
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What makes it special

  • Starting point for guided lagoon trips.
  • A place to arrange the visit with a local guide.
Codrington Lagoon
Photo by CROIX Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Codrington
Photo by CROIX Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Magnificent frigatebirds above mangroves at Barbuda's bird sanctuary

Codrington Lagoon in Barbuda: On Board with a Local Guide

A boat trip through Codrington Lagoon offers the chance to watch frigatebirds among the mangroves. The key is to treat the journey to Barbuda separately from the guided visit and leave some flexibility for sea conditions.

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Barbuda and Codrington Lagoon at the pace of the island

The useful question is not which beach to photograph in Barbuda, but how much time to set aside to understand Codrington Lagoon: a protected wetland where seabirds, mangroves, fishing and everyday island life coexist. A day trip can work, but it leaves little room for the sea, the weather or the local pace.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026