Skeleton Coast National Park is a rewarding birding destination. Marine birds, as well as wetland birds that inhabit the river deltas, are the specialty here. However, accessibility in the park is limited and most species can be found more easily south of the park. Jaegers and skuas are a common sight around the seal colonies, and gracious Cape gannets can be seen diving into the sea to catch their meal. Cormorants, gulls and herons are commonly seen along the beach, and migratory birds are present from November to April.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
(NE) near-endemic = lives in Namibia and neighboring countriesBest Time for Bird Watching
Summer (November to April) is an ideal time to visit the Skeleton Coast for birding. This is when migratory birds arrive from Europe and Asia, greatly increasing the variety of species that can be seen compared with the rest of the year.