Sandwich terns, though never in such large numbers, hug the shore more closely. Puffins and razorbills as well as cory and Balaeric shearwaters pass much farther out and are usually seen only with the aid of binoculars. Experienced birdwatchers may spot the occasional pomarine and arctic skua. They circumnavigate the world with an apparent ease which would have truly astounded Henry the Navigator. The most characteristic land birds of the Cape are black redstarts, spotless starlings, blue rock thrushes, rock doves, jackdaws and the odd breeding pair of peregrine falcons.
Alpine accentors are unusual visitors which move about the cliff scree in winter.
Choughs congregate in winter and disperse again in spring to breed on the west coast cliffs. It is possible you will catch sight of the chough's larger cousin, the raven. There was a time, according to legend, when you could not have failed to see at least 10 ravens.