Bird Island at Lambert's Bay is the northernmost of the seabird islands on the west coast of South Africa. The island is small (2.2 ha). It is only about 60 m offshore, and is connected to the mainland by a causeway, built in 1959, which helps create the the storm shelter for the small harbour. The causeway makes it easy for visitors to get on and off the island, but also makes the seabirds on the island vulnerable to predators such as dogs, cats, rats and mongooses.
The Bird Island gannets were in decline between 1956 and 1967, but the population has recovered, and currently between 4000 and 6000 pairs breed annually
In Lambert's Bay harbour there are many boats that dredge for diamonds. Rich diamond deposits occur along a 400-kilometre stretch of coastline from the mouth of the Orange River to Lambert's Bay in the south. These deposits are presently being investigated and exploited.
Having had a hard day looking for diamonds (no luck) we had sun-downers on the beach. Our accommodation was by the beach so this became a regular occurrence before having a braai (BBQ).
The Bird Island gannets were in decline between 1956 and 1967, but the population has recovered, and currently between 4000 and 6000 pairs breed annually
In Lambert's Bay harbour there are many boats that dredge for diamonds. Rich diamond deposits occur along a 400-kilometre stretch of coastline from the mouth of the Orange River to Lambert's Bay in the south. These deposits are presently being investigated and exploited.
Having had a hard day looking for diamonds (no luck) we had sun-downers on the beach. Our accommodation was by the beach so this became a regular occurrence before having a braai (BBQ).
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