Although SANCCOB primarily rehabilitates African penguins, they also care for and rehabilitate other species as well. One of these is the cape gannet which is listed as a Vulnerable species.
In May and June, SANCCOB received close to 150 abandonned chicks and juveniles which they are currently caring for at the centre. In November a massive thunder storm destroyed all of the nests. The parents laid eggs again which resulted in a late breeding season and then had to leave for their annual migration. The chicks will have to be hand-reared at the centre for approximately one month and then they will be ready to be released back into the wild. This means that this batch of chicks will most likely be released before I arrive. SANCCOB sometimes receives adult cape gannets that have been injured or oiled so I may still see one of these beautiful birds while I am volunteering there.
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