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 Famous for its variety of bird-life and the absence of modern trappings, this island is perfect for bird watching, swimming, snorkeling... or for just forgetting that you come from a culture suffering from information overload.From the months of May to October, literally millions of feathered creatures can been seen breeding on or near the beach. Some of the birds - such as the white, brown or black tern and the bos'n bird - are only found on the islands.
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As well as the bird-life, the island has reptilian attractions in the form of giant land turtles. In October, the turtles lay their eggs along well-hidden parts of the shore, just as they have done since the time of the dinosaurs. The star resident is "Esmerelda" - the largest, heaviest and oldest turtle in the world. Esmerelda (who is actually a "he"!), is approx. 200 years old and weighs 320 kilos - dimensions which have earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.