Tag Archives: magpie robin

Jul
09
2010

Cousine Island as a Conservation Paradise in the Seychelles

Cousine Island is most certainly a conservation paradise in the Seychelles. The island is 1.4 km in length and 800 meters wide. It consists of 25 hectares of lush island vegetation. With 95% of the plants being endemic, the setting is perfect for a conservation paradise. You will find no fewer than seven land birds [...]

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May
31
2010

Conservation update

This past week has been pretty busy. Between physical work, meetings and the Seychelles Regatta we were kept on our toes. The highlight for us nature lovers was definately the ringing of a new Seychelles Magpie Robin chick. The new fledgling only left the nest last night, but was rung on Tuesday morning and will now [...]

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Mar
13
2010

Private Island Conservation

Cousine is a 25 hectare private island conservation paradise in the Seychelles where guests will be able to join in conservation projects while lodging in style. From September to March is the period for hawksbill turtle sightings as they come to shore for the laying of eggs. Around 12 000 hatchlings return to the ocean [...]

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Mar
12
2010

Travel to Seychelles for wildlife photography

If you want to take amazing wildlife pictures then travel to Seychelles and more specifically Cousine Island. It is the best seabird photography location in the Seychelles as you will be able to lodge in stylish villas and thus be on location. The island consists of 25 hectares of unspoiled nature where you will find [...]

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Mar
09
2010

Places to visit while on a Seychelles holiday

One of the places that you may want to explore while on your Seychelles holiday is the Aldabra Atoll, the largest raised coral reef in the world with a lagoon between the four coral islands. A UNESCO World Heritage Site it is one of the most spectacular natural wonders to be seen. Another place to [...]

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