| So, packing your bags for Seychelles! Seychelles is known for its magnificent islands, stunning beaches, cosmopolitan culture and beautiful weather. Apart from all these features of Seychelles, there is one more thing to know. Seychelles s is a paradise for birdwatchers. Experience the magic of some amazing land birds, along with significant seabird colonies. Host of migrants and vagrants are also the key highlights of Seychelles.
In Bird Island, you can experience the thrill of huge range of sea bird colonies, like sooty tern. You can also see a great range of land as well as seabirds in both the Cousin and Aride Islands.
For those who are ardent bird watchers, check out for some of the best places in Seychelles. If you are planning your visit during the Northwest Monsoon, then get ready to enjoy the sight of waders on Promenade, Victoria, Seybrew, Le Rocher etc. These birds are usually seen on Coastal mudflats.
Check out some beautiful small heron and egrets on the freshwater wetlands. For instance, you can enjoy their sight on Vev Reserve, La Digue and L’Union Estate. Or Plantation Club, Mahe, ,
If you are looking for rarer endemic birds then visit the native forest at any of its altitude. On Aride, Cousin and Cousine Islands, you enjoy the view of rarer endemic land birds and seabirds.
In inner Seychelles, most of the seabird colonies are positioned. They are very small as well as inaccessible. But you need not bother, as five most popular seabird colonies can be visited. For those who are looking for a specific species then it would be advisable to visit in accordance with the time of year. South east monsoons, i.e. from May to September are the ideal time to visit, as most of the species are present in their colonies.
Most of the popular and impressive colonies of bird are positioned in Cousin and Aride. You would be astonished to know that millions of sooty terns are living in the Bird Island. If you are looking for accommodation in this island, the you need not worry. You may go for the Bird Island Lodge. Similarly, both the Fregate Island and Cousine offer accommodations for the visitors. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready for some exciting bird watching in Seychelles! |