Daily Trip Update, 21 November 2019
Written by November 23 2019
Today’s sightings included great bird displays from our Cape Cormorants, we also got to see a Giant Petrel! The Bronze Whalers were graceful and shimmering in the sunlight in front of the cage diving vessels, the Cape Fur Seals took advantage of the beautiful weather and many of them were taking a dip in Shark Alley while our smallest of the Big 5; our African Penguins were either lying in the sun or perched on their white boulders where we can usually spot them during this moulting season. A beautiful day out at sea and great sightings as well.
Bronze Whaler Shark dorsal fin
Our beautiful Bronze Whaler
Shark infested waters
A great view of the colour of this beautiful animal
A little Cape Fur Seal
Soaking up the sun
Our Cape Fur Seal having a dip in Shark Alley
This face!
Our Cape Fur Seal having a dip in Shark Alley
A few of the penguins hanging around
What species did we see today?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Bank Cormorant Bank Cormorant
Often enjoying a broad diet including klipfish, rock lobster and more, the increasing rarety of the Bank Cormorant makes every moment we see them even more special.
