The Rocklands Bird Feeding Sanctuary at Anchovy was established by Lisa Salmon, one of Jamaica's first environmentalists. Fondly known as "the bird lady" she moved to Rockland in 1954 and spent her time writing, painting and feeding birds. By 1962 a wide variety of birds could be found on the property when she opened Rocklands to the public. Jamaica is believed to have over 200 species of birds, which most can be found in Rocklands.

For most people the highlight of a visit to Rocklands is the chance to hand feed humming birds from the patio. Several species of hummingbird (including the doctor bird, Jamaica's national bird) are tame enough to fly down from the trees, perch on your finger and drink nectar from a bird feeder. Finches and quits will also come to eat millet seed from your hand.

The Sanctuary is approximately 30 minutes away from Montego Bay and Rocklands is now owned by Lisa Salmon's nephew and managed by Fritz who has been working at Rocklands for over 15 years. He has a gift for spotting and beckoning the birds which dwell in the surrounding trees.

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