Bird Island Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Lambert's Bay, South Africa
The Bird Island Nature Reserve spans 30 hectares of protected coastline, hosting large colonies of African penguins and Cape cormorants throughout the year.
The reserve originated as a rest stop for local fishermen before receiving protected status to safeguard the declining populations of seabirds in the Western Cape.
The nature reserve functions as an educational center where researchers study marine bird behaviors and conduct important conservation programs for endangered species.
Visitors can reach the reserve through scheduled boat tours departing from Lambert's Bay harbor, with guided excursions available during daylight hours.
The reserve contains specialized viewing platforms that allow visitors to observe thousands of Cape gannets performing their distinctive mating dances during breeding season.
Location: Western Cape
GPS coordinates: -32.09167,18.30694
Latest update: March 21, 2025 05:14
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