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Cousin Island is a small granitic island located about 2km west of Praslin, which is virtually encircled by a long sandy beach. The diverse range of habitats found here lead to an abundance of spectacular wildlife. The mangroves provide the coasts with valuable shelter - and as a result Cousin is now the most important nesting site for hawksbill turtles in the western side of the Indian Ocean. The wetlands attract dragonflies, moorhens and the Seychelles terrapin; while the forests, which have benefited from the establishment of Cousin as a nature reserve in 1968, are now home to some of the Seychelles' rarest birds, including the bush warbler, which almost faced extinction not so long ago when numbers dwindled to only 26. The reserve funds itself through ecotourism. It is a treasure trove for bird enthusiasts with over 250,000 birds nesting here each year, and you can expect to see fairy terns, shearwaters and noddies amongst others.
Visitors are welcome to explore this amazing island sanctuary on guided day trips and we can organise a day excursion which combines Cousin, Curieuse and St Pierre Islands.
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| Only 2km west of Praslin, Cousin Island is a treasure trove of wildlife, with over 250,000 birds nesting each year, and a favourite spot for hawksbill turtles to lay their eggs. Visitors are welcome on guided day trips. | |
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