The North Sound Islands are an archipelago off the northeast coast of Antigua.
Geography At the northeastern extremity of North Sound, north of Guiana Island, are the North Sound Islands, which includes Great Bird Island, Hells Gate Island, Red Head Island, Exchange Island, Rabbit Island, and Lobster Island. The majority of the North Sound Islands are centered on Great Bird Island, the largest island and one that is located the furthest from the coast. A series of reef crowns run southwest into the North Sound from the islands. The North Sound Islands are a part of Saint Peter.
The islands have been a component of the North East Marine Management Area since 2006. The smaller islands of Antigua were integrated as an important area for coastal birds in 2007 and designated as an Offshore Islands Important Bird Area (AG006).
Islands +Source:NameArea (square metres)NotesRabbit Island20,965Also known as Great Man of War IslandLobster Island3,552Lobster Island Extension615Redhead Island8,995Also known as Little Man of War IslandExchange Island5,147Hells Gate Island5,328Jenny Island733Galley Major Island5,904Galley Minor Island1,691Great Bird Island82,514
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