As a vital stop along what is known as the “Pacific Flyway,” Belloch Lagoon on DeSilva Island serves as a refuge for resident and migrant shore birds. Every year thousands of avians use this coastal wetland to rest, nest and nourish themselves and their young.

Wetlands such as Belloch Lagoon are referred to as “cradles of the sea” since they are recognized by biologists as one of the most productive habitats in the world. Much of the plant material that they generate creates nourishment in the form of microscopic water life that feeds larger creatures, plants and birds, and creates a fertile spawning ground for numerous fish and shellfish found here. As a result the wetlands of DeSilva Island are a food-rich, protected habitat for marine creatures, birds and mammals – truly comprising the circle of life.

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