Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Bird Island Day 3

It was our last day on Bird Island today. It has been a remarkable place to stay. We have been to lots of places around the world, but I think this place is fast becoming our favourite.

This little fella provided our wake-up call this morning.
Karen joined him on the veranda.
Lisa is ready for a trip to the beach.
On the way to the south end of the island we came across the trees that the Frigate Birds use to roost. They were squabbling over the best perches...
Me and Lisa had a swim while Karen went of for a spot of snorkelling.
I also did some snorkelling, and between us we saw some nice Trigger Fish, Threadfin Butterfly Fish, as well as a nice pair of Moorish Idols..
Lisa played in shade under the watchful eye of yet more birds.
I took a walk up to the Sooty Tern colony. During the breeding season there are up to million birds here. Today there were 'just' a few thousand buzzing round in the sky.
All too soon it was time to fly back to Mahe.
I'm sure we'll be back one day.