Geography

The Tiny Private Island of Birds

The Tiny Private Island of Birds

This remote coral island is home to over a million seabirds during nesting season. Despite its tiny size, the island is primarily a sanctuary for wildlife rather than a typical human destination.

Located 100 kilometers from the main island of Seychelles, this small coral cay acts as a massive natural nursery for sooty terns and sea turtles. While it does host a handful of private villas for guests, nature clearly dictates the schedule here. The island is so focused on conservation that it even operates its own weather station to track environmental patterns. It remains a rare example of a place where humans are truly just guests in a bustling wild habitat.

Source: Bird Island, Seychelles

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