Bird Island (Guano Platform)

Bird Island (Guano Platform), located off the coast of Walvis Bay in Namibia, is a man‑made structure that serves as a breeding area for large seabird populations. Visitors can take a bay cruise to observe birds such as cormorants and pelicans, watch seals nearby, and learn about the area’s guano‑harvesting history while enjoying photography opportunities from the water. The platform was originally built in 1930 and expanded over time, producing significant amounts of guano used as fertiliser, while supporting dense bird colonies along Namibia’s Atlantic coast.