Daily Trip Update, 12 November 2019
Written by November 12 2019
A great day out at sea with sightings of our Bronze Whaler, African Penguin, Cape Fur Seals and even a surprise visit from our seldom sighted Brydes Whale which was seen on the first trip of the day. We were treated to a sunset with Danger Point lighthouse in the background at the end of the day and it was a beautiful ending to a beautiful day full of marine adventures.
Our Beautiful Bronze Whaler
Our colony of Cape Fur Seals
Our African Penguins preening and having a nap in the sun
Our Guests enjoying geyser rock and the seals
Danger Point lighthouse
What species did we see today?
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.
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.
White-breasted Cormorant White-breasted Cormorant
White-breasted Cormorant is the largest African cormorant and they have an iconic white chest, it is a favourite for many of our repeat visitors, and professional wildlife photographers.
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.
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.
