North Seymour is an uplifted (as opposed to volcanic) island and
is generally flat and strewn with boulders.
There's a circular path that takes
you through the island to a beautiful, rocky shore where the
waves crash a silvery-blue.
There are good nesting sites here for a large population of
magnificent frigate birds.
The trees are dotted with male frigate birds trying to attract
the attention of the ladies by inflating their bright red skin
flaps. They sometimes fly in the air to call more attention to
themselves, which is, in itself, a funny display, as the puffy
flap throws off their sense of balance.
Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance in the more
open areas. Watch your step,
as the boobies don't worry much about where they nest, and you
might just step on one.
Swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliff edges and despite the
tremendous surf that can pound the outer shore, sea lions haul
out onto the beach and can be found together with marine
iguanas.
The island is also a hot
diving spot and can be highly recommended. Here, you have a
great chance to see hammerheads, garden eels, tropical fish, sea
lions, the pacific green sea turtle, and any number of other
colorful, interesting sea life.
