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The Cousine Island Journal
Discover unique wildlife, explore island culture, and join our conservation team in their daily quest to restore and protect the unique ecosystems of the Seychelles archipelago. All on the most exclusive private island in the world.
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A Birdwatcher's Pilgrimage: Inside Cousine Island's Peak Seabird Season
July is the month Cousine Island belongs to the birds. Hundreds of thousands of wings fill the sky as peak seabird season reaches its height, and the island's guided walks put guests at the centre of one of the Indian Ocean‘s great wildlife spectacles. A field guide to the species, the season and the Renew package built for staying long enough to take it all in.
Wings on the Trade Winds: Why May Marks Cousine Island’s Most Spectacular Seabird Season
When the southeast trade winds arrive on Cousine Island, the sky fills with four breeding seabird species. A look at the May colonies, the conservation story that protects them, and the Replenish package built for travellers who want time enough to witness the rhythm in full.
Your Luxury, Your Legacy: A Guest Guide to Low-Impact Travel on Cousine Island
Cousine Island shows that exclusivity and sustainability can coexist. With limited villas, guided experiences and a conservation-first philosophy, the island allows guests to enjoy true privacy while preserving its delicate ecosystem.
Seabirds of October: Fairy Terns & White-Tailed Tropicbirds in Their Element
October marks the start of seabird breeding on Cousine Island, when Fairy Terns and White-tailed Tropicbirds perform courtship flights and nest undisturbed on one of the Seychelles’ few predator-free private islands.
Wildlife Watching in June: A Naturalist’s Paradise (with Presidential Accommodation)
June is a magical time for wildlife lovers. Spot Aldabra tortoises, Seychelles Fodies, and nesting turtles — all from your private Presidential Suite on Cousine Island.
