sooty shearwater
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Sooty shearwaters (Puffinus griseus) are found in large numbers, resting on the water over the continental shelf or closer inshore. They are attracted to fishing vessels and ships. Arrival for breeding colonies in Namibian waters begins at the end of September with departure in April.
Distribution Namibian coastal waters from Henties Bay south through Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, Luderitz to the mouth of the Orange River.
Diet: Is known to feed on flocks on schooling fish. Feeding groups are associated with Cape fur seals, common dolphins, dusky dolphins and Bryde's whale. Eats mainly small fish including anchovies, lightfish, lanternfish as well as shrimps and trawler discards.
Description Small to medium-sized shearwater, with a body structure perfected for diving. Griseus means 'grey' a reference to their plumage colouration.
Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 45cm. Weight: 900g. Wingspan: 100cm.
Dolphin Self Drive
3 Days - Two nights in the coastal town of Swakopmund, this is the ideal get-away for those living or working in Windhoek. Includes a catamaran cruise on the Walvis Lagoon
Elephant Self Drive
4 Days - Elephants, rhino, zebra & giraffe are just some of the animals you can expect to see while you are in Etosha
Springbuck Self Drive
8 Days - Etosha, Swakopmund & the dunes at Sossusvlei are the highlights of this trip
Puku Self Drive
10 Days - Botswana & Namibia combination self drive - includes Etosha Park and a mokoro trip in the Okavango Delta
Porcupine Self Drive
12 Days - Okonjima Bush Camp, Etosha, Damaraland, Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei
Meerkat Self Drive
14 Days - Okonjima, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Klein Aus & Kalahari Desert
Leopard Self Drive
20 Days - Visits all the best Namibia has to offer including Okonjima, Etosha, Damaraland, elephant tracking, the Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Klein Aus Vista, Fish River Canyon & Kalahari Deserts
Honey Badger Self Drive
24 Days - As you would expect from our longest self drive safari, it visits most of Namibia including Owamboland & Kaokoland - two areas which seldom appear on trips through the country
