INTAKA ISLAND CAPE TOWN-BIRDING ON A PLATE
Nestled amongst the dense concrete structures in the heart of Century City, Cape Town, lies a birding paradise named Intaka Island. The Island was created as a compromise solution to preserve the pre-existing wetlands that were threatened when shopping mall, residential and other structures at Century City were built many years ago.
The site offers a wide year round variety of birds coupled with security, two features that are a birder's dream. There are approximately four functioning ponds that filter the recycled sewerage water which eventually flows around the canals at the Canal Walk shopping centre.
A few of the bird species that can be found at Intaka Islad are depicted below.
On one visit lasting three hours, I photographed 2 malachite kingfishers, many waxbills, cape weavers, one pied kingfisher, pigeons, cormorants, african darters, sacred ibises, glossy ibises, plovers, bishops, double collared sunbirds, egrets, ducks, egyptian geese, coots and herons; grey, purple and night)
The island has one large bird hide, well constructed paths and an impressive reception building.
Please note that the photographs contained in this blog are protected by international copyright laws. You may therefore not copy or reproduce them in any way whatsoever without the express and written consent of the copyright holder. If you wish to purchase any of the prints, kindly leave a message in the comment box.
The site offers a wide year round variety of birds coupled with security, two features that are a birder's dream. There are approximately four functioning ponds that filter the recycled sewerage water which eventually flows around the canals at the Canal Walk shopping centre.
A few of the bird species that can be found at Intaka Islad are depicted below.
On one visit lasting three hours, I photographed 2 malachite kingfishers, many waxbills, cape weavers, one pied kingfisher, pigeons, cormorants, african darters, sacred ibises, glossy ibises, plovers, bishops, double collared sunbirds, egrets, ducks, egyptian geese, coots and herons; grey, purple and night)
The island has one large bird hide, well constructed paths and an impressive reception building.
Please note that the photographs contained in this blog are protected by international copyright laws. You may therefore not copy or reproduce them in any way whatsoever without the express and written consent of the copyright holder. If you wish to purchase any of the prints, kindly leave a message in the comment box.
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