ying on the edge of the Seychelles continental shelf, Bird island is the most northerly island of the Seychelles archipelago and renowned for its sea bird colonies. The 7 villas of this eco-lodge –the staff and guests of which are the only humans inhabiting the tiny coral island – offer comfortable accommodation but on nature’s terms: without television, telephone or air-conditioning, for guests to make the most of the environment during their stay. As its name suggests, the island is an ecologically important haven for birds, where up to 2 million sooty terns come to roost every year and where endemic land birds are also present.