Places in Saipan: The Bird Island Lookout

Basic Information

• Name: The Bird Island Lookout
• Location: Saipan, USA
• Cost: Free
• More Information: TripAdvisor.com

Narrative

After stopping to visit “The Grotto“, I next made my final stop during my visit to northern Saipan which was at the Bird Island Lookout.  The lookout is located just a short drive passed the turn off to the Grotto on Route 30 also known as Middle Road:

You can read more about my visit to the Grotto at the below link:

• Places in Saipan: The Grotto

Unlike the Grotto the parking at the Bird Island Lookout is not as large and thus was packed with cars.  I was able to find a parking spot at the very end of the small lot.  Something I noticed from the parking lot was that Middle Road turns into a four wheel drive dirt road at the Bird Island Lookout:

I was driving a compact rental car so there was no chance of me taking that car down the dirt road so I knew this would be my last stop of the day in northern Saipan.  The below sign shows how Bird Island is part of a protected sanctuary on Saipan that also includes the Grotto:

This marine protection area outlaws all fishing in the area to protect the reefs and fish in the area for future generations to enjoy.  From the parking lot I walked down towards the lookout where I had my first views of Bird Island:

Here is the view of Bird Island from the lookout:

Ironically for being called Bird Island I did not see one bird during my visit to the lookout.  Here is a wider angle view of the scenery around Bird Island:

Conclusion

Overall in my opinion the view was not that impressive compared to other areas on the island such as the nearby summit of Mt. Marpi.  However, a visit to the Bird Island Lookout is an easy one and visitors might as well stop here to take a picture if visiting northern Saipan.  Unlike my visit hopefully others will see some birds during their visit.