Bryde’s Whale! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog 27 January
Written by January 27 2022
Today was overcast, with a slight breeze but beautifully calm seas. On our way along the coast, we spotted some Ostrich as well as an African Penguin. The bronze whaler sharks around the cage diving boats were quite active, and we got some great looks at the species. Further out in deeper waters, we came across a sunfish and a group of Cape fur seals before spotting a spout of a Bryde’s whale. We had a couple of closer looks at the whale before heading to Geyser Rock and Dyer Island.
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What species did we see today?
African Penguin African Penguin
As one of only 17 penguin species left in the world (and the only one on the african continent), the african penguin often breed in offshore colonies, such as Dyer Island.
Cape fur seal Cape fur seal
With a local population of 60,000, it's no wonder our guests capture so many photographs of these wonderfully playful marine mammals.
Bronze Whaler Shark Bronze Whaler Shark
The Bronze whaler (also known as Copper sharks) here in Kleinbaai are very curious and interactive. These sharks eat mostly fish, with sardines being one of their favourites.
Brydes Whale Brydes Whale
The mysterious Bryde's whales visit the Dyer Island area throughout the year, with most sightings occurring during summer into winter.
Cape Cormorant Cape Cormorant
One of the most famous species of Cormorant in the Western Cape, the Cape Cormorant is well known for it's beautiful turquoise eye and impressive size.
