Daily Trip Update, 8 November 2019
Written by November 9 2019
The day started out beautifully, with windswept hair and the anticipation of what we might encounter today. Our guests and crew were treated to beautiful sightings of the Southern Right Whale mom and calf, our Bronze Whaler Sharks, the ever so cute faces of our Cape Fur Seals and even a glimpse of the African Penguins in the water on the last trip of the day. We couldn’t ask for a better way to start and end the day than with sightings of our marine animals in our ecosystem.
Mother Southern Right Whale in the waves
Mom and her calf
Mom surfing the waves
Tail fin of the Bronze Whaler
Kelp Gull photobomb! Next to the Bronze Whaler dorsal fin
Lazy Friday
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.
Southern Right Whale Southern Right Whale
Southern right whales attract thousands of visitors every year to experience these gentle giants off the South African coast.
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.
Cape Gannet Cape Gannet
Well documented for their aireal displays, experiences with with the famous Cape Gannet are always breath taking, and hold a special place in every photographers portfolio.
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.
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.
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.
