Bird Island is the northernmost island in the Seychelles
archipelago, 60 miles from Mahe. The 0.70 km² coral island is known for its bird life,
including sooty terns, fairy terns and common noddies, and for hawksbill and green
turtles. It is now a private resort with 24 bungalows. It also contains a small
weather station and a small landing strip Bird Island Airport which connects
the island with Mahe
