Trinidad's proximity to South America, lends itself to a diverse collection of flora and fauna. The species lists are impressive: 108 mammals, 468 birds, 55 reptiles; 25 amphibians; and 617 butterflies. There are very few countries in the region that can boast such a diversity of species for its size. (Source: wikipedia.org; visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Environment_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago for more information)

The climate in Trinidad is tropical and humid. However, North Deck's mid-montane location tempers the heat to a very pleasant 65-86 degrees F. (18-30 C.). The long dry season, when the most striking vegetation is in bloom, lasts from January until May. The balance of the year constitutes the rainy season. Rains, while they can be frequently torrential, are usually very intermittent.

Below is a list of bird species that have been observed and identified at North Deck:

• Tinamous
• Frigatebirds
• American Vultures
• Kites
• Hawks
• Hawk Eagles
• Caracaras
• Falcons
• Sandpipers
• Snipe
• Pigeons
• Doves
• Parrots
• Parrotlets
• Cuckoos
• Owls
• Swifts
• Hummingbirds
• Trogons
• Motmots
• Jacamars
• Toucans
• Woodpeckers
• Woodcreepers
• Ovenbirds
• Antbirds
• Manakins
• Tyrant Flycatchers
• Swallows
• Wrens
• Mockingbirds
• Thrushes
• Old World Warblers
• Gnatcatchers
• Peppershrikes
• Vireos
• American Orioles
• Wood Warblers
• Bananaquits
• Swallow Tanagers
• Honeycreepers
• Tanager
• Finches
• Seedeaters
• Grosbeaks to name a few.