We were up early on April 20, 2012, to go birding and take advantage of the cooler(?) weather. We birded Cayo Paredón Grande, a tiny island of approximately 8.7 square km located in the archipelago of Jardines del Rey (King's garden). It is to the north of the largest island of the region, Cayo Romano. This cast iron tower with lantern and gallery is painted in a checkered black and yellow pattern. A Fresnel lens is in use. The lighthouse is named after Diego Velázquez, who first explored the islands off the north coast of Cuba in 1541. The folks manning the station were having a family reunion, and I appreciated their friendliness and thoughtfulness towards me.