Lesser noddys check into Cousin Island for the breeding season
Written by Super UserIt’s early morning on Cousin Island Special Reserve. You sit on the veranda of the field station, sipping coffee and scaring off Seychelles fodys and skinks determined to grab a piece of your breakfast. As you stare off into the sea, you notice a flock of Lesser Noddys (Anous tenuirostris) close to shore.
Sink or swim: Exploring the mangroves of Port Glaud
Written by Super UserKnown for their salt-tolerant trees and intricate root networks, mangroves thrive in harsh and ever-changing environments. They shelter unique flora and fauna. Their extensive roots stabilize coastlines, mitigate erosion, and protect us from storm surges. Besides being carbon sinks, they also purify water by filtering pollutants and trapping sediment and reduce flooding by absorbing excess rainwater.
Not a piece of cake – walking in the shoes of a Cousin Island warden
Written by Super UserRangers work tirelessly to safeguard our protected areas, wildlife, and ecosystems, often under demanding and challenging conditions. Cousin Island Special Reserve's rangers, known as wardens, don’t wear shoes but they are up to their ears in daily work.