Bird Island is a huge island/rock located 27 nautical miles south from the shores of Rocky Point, Sonora, Mex.. It's a haven for over 3500 Sea Lions who make their home there year round. Also hundreds of Sea Birds flock there at various times of the year to mate....i.e. the name Bird Island. As we approach the island by boat it is quite a sight with literally thousands of Sea Lions in the ocean swimming and others lying on the rocks sleeping. You can see in one of the photos it is possible to get into the ocean and swim right along with them. While the male Sea Lions can be as large as 350 lbs. they are quite harmless. In this photo you can also see many Sea Birds flocking around in a playful manner. Boats can take groups of people out to view and swim with the sea life at Bird Island. Most charters provide life jackets and snorkel gear. A "must do" when visiting Rocky Point.
