Seychelles warbler
A rescue story.
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A small island two kilometres west of Praslin that went from coconut plantation to one of the world's best-known bird reserves. In 1968 an international bird-protection body bought it to save the Seychelles warbler, of which only 26 birds were left. The coconut palms were cleared, the native forest returned and the warbler recovered, and the island became a refuge for hundreds of thousands of seabirds in the nesting seasons: white terns, noddies and long-tailed tropicbirds, along with endemic lizards. Endangered hawksbill turtles nest on its beaches, and a marine reserve protects the surrounding reef. Today it is run by Nature Seychelles, whose wardens lead visitors on a guided walk among the birds. Boats come from Praslin, and the reserve's own boats ferry visitors ashore to keep rats out. The fee is SCR 600 for non-residents, children under twelve go free, and visits run Monday to Friday from 9.45 am to 12.30 pm only.
A rescue story.
Hundreds of thousands.
Nest here.
About 2 km west of Praslin
Monday to Friday only, between 09:45 and 12:30, and not on public holidays.