Pelagic Birding Cruise -
Private Full-Day Tour
Cape Peninsula,
South Africa
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PELAGIC BIRDING
CRUISE
(Private
Full-Day Tour)
Depart the city for Simonstown harbour to meet our Birding
Guide and board a boat at sunrise. Head out along False
Bay and into
the Atlantic some 20-30 miles off Cape Point in search of trawlers
that fish these waters - a magnet for many bird species.
The coastal area around this Peninsula offers some of the world’s best
pelagic birding. This is largely thanks to the coasts’ 2 prevailing
currents - the plankton-rich waters of the cold Benguela Current from
the south (the core of a food chain for pelagic fish), and the warm Agulhas
Current from the east
coast, which brings a host of sub-tropical marine species. Both currents help
provide a veritable larder for sea birds.
Throughout the year, one can usually sight White-chinned Petrel, Sooty Shearwater,
Cape Gannet, Sub Antarctic Skua, Wilson's Storm Petrel and 4 species of Albatross.
During winter, one might encounter Giant and Pintado Petrel, Antarctic Prion
and Tern. Summer species are supplemented by the likes of Manx Shearwater, Arctic,
Pomarine and Long-tailed Skua, Great-winged and European Storm Petrel, Sabine's
Gull, Arctic Tern and Grey Phalarope.
Light snacks and refreshments are served on board the boat, which is custom-built
for birding activities, with a layout ideal for photography, filming,
and surface observation.
Note: Warm clothes and binoculars are essential. (Minimum
of 4 guests)
NOTE: Boat trip is scheduled, transfers are private.
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Fallows
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