La Veuve Special Reserve
Réserve Spéciale de la Veuve
A small forest reserve in central La Digue protecting the endangered Seychelles black paradise flycatcher, found nowhere else on earth.
The male Seychelles black paradise flycatcher is jet-black with long, flowing tail feathers, and lives mainly on La Digue. The reserve's large banyan trees and Indian almond forest provide its habitat. There is a visitor centre and forest trails, with free entry. The best time to spot the birds is early morning or evening, when you can quietly wait beside the trail. The reserve lies east of La Passe village, about 5 minutes by bicycle, and can be visited on the way to Grand Anse.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri approx. 08:00–16:00 (trail open all day)
Nearby sights
- L'Union Estate
- Nid d'Aigle (Eagle's Nest)
- Anse Source d'Argent
- Anse Sévère
- Grand Anse, La Digue
- Anse Patates
- Anse Cocos
- Anse Marron Hike