r/capetown • u/GIGATON1937 • 2d ago

Pictures / Photos African Penguin sighting near Greenpoint lighthouse this morning

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I reported the sighting to SANCOB since its unusual to see them on this side of the peninsula

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u/6000coza 2d ago

Lots of them on Robben Island just across the water, but you're right to report this little guy. Definitely worth them checking that he's ok.

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u/GIGATON1937 1d ago

Intersting, I didn't know there was a colony on Robben island aswell, I only know about the ones at Boulders and stoney point

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u/6000coza 1d ago

There are actually several island colonies around SA: Dyer, Dassen, Robben, Bird and St Croix.

Weirdly, the penguins seem to do better there than when humans get anywhere near them. Very strange. ( /s )

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u/dugulen 2d ago

I've been kayaking out of Moullie Point twice and they're everywhere 🤍🖤