Along with world famous pink sand beaches, Spittal Pond Bermuda also shows off an intense pink body of water. It is not just a pond, it is a nature reserve.
Why does Spittal Pond turn pink?
This phenomenon is caused by a seasonal bloom of billions microscopic phytoplankton cells. When the waters are warm and specific nutrients are enriched, they reproduce rapidly gifting visitors and residents with an amazing sight.
Over time, the pink you see here in the photo will naturally phase itself out when the zooplankton begin to feed on the phytoplankton.
Spittal Pond Nature Reserve spans over 64-acres if wetland. It is lush with Bermuda Cedars, spice trees, and olivewoods. Being the largest wildlife sanctuary on the island it is easy to understand that this space provides a habitat for a wide variety of birds. And, acts as a resting space during migration seasons.
When you visit, make sure to enjoy the path that goes around the entire pond as well as up onto the rocks where you can find Portuguese Rock. The rock is said to represent the oldest evidence of humans on the island of Bermuda. There is also a geological limestone rock formation that have distinct cracks that look like a checkerboard.
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