Whales, pelagic birds and seals! Marine Big 5 Daily Blog
Written by April 20 2022
Whale Watching near Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to Gansbaai, home of the Marine Big 5.
Trip Summary 20 April 2022:
Today we were heading on a calm sea towards Danger Point and beyond, where we spotted a Bryde’s whale and plenty of pelagic bird species. On the way to Dyer Island, we also came across a group of endangered penguins. Arrived at the greater Dyer Island nature reserve we first stopped in Shark Alley and Geyser Rock to watch the Cape fur seals and then moved on to Dyer Island itself to see more of the African Penguin.
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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 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.
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 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.
