Boulders Penguin Colony
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Nestled in a sheltered cove between Simon's Town and Cape Point, Boulders has become world famous for its thriving colony of African Penguins and magnificent wind sheltered, safe beaches. Although set in the midst of a residential area, it is one of the few sites where this vulnerable bird can be observed at close range, wandering freely in a protected natural environment.
From just two breeding pairs in 1982, the penguin colony has grown to about 3000 in recent years. This is partly due to the reduction in commercial pelagic trawling in False Bay, which has increased the supply of pilchards and anchovy, which form part of the penguin's diet. Bordered mainly by indigenous bush above the high water mark on the one side, and the clear waters of False Bay on the other, the area comprises a number of small sheltered bays, partially enclosed by granite boulders that are 540 million years old.
The most popular recreational spot is Boulders Beach, but the penguins are best viewed from Foxy Beach, where newly-constructed boardwalks take visitors to within a few metres of the birds. Boulders forms part of the Table Mountain National Park, which incorporates Table Mountain and the Peninsula mountain chain from Signal Hill to Cape Point.
Courtesy of: South African National Parks
Boulders Penguin Colony Reviews
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Saturday, 27th October 2007
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We couldn't believe that in almost a residential area this little wildlife haven could exist. Really well set up with good boardwalk area to get very close to the Penguins without feeling like you are impacting their natural behaviour. Well worth a visit.
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jennyd
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