The wind-buffeted plateau can be explored by following the well-marked, surfaced paths that lead from the cableway station. The fynbos here holds a remarkably low density of birds, although Orange-breasted Sunbird (p.33*), Neddicky and Grassbird are usually reasonably common. Red-winged Starlings, Rock Pigeons and ‘dassies’ (Rock Hyrax, Procavia capensis) compete for food scraps from tourists. Rock Martin and African Black and Alpine Swifts fly overhead. Visitors to the plateau should also keep alert for raptors: Black Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and Rock Kestrel, along with White-necked Raven, all nest on cliff faces in this vicinity and are regularly seen in flight.

Those with the time available may consider a walk up Lion’s Head, an excellent site for Cape Siskin (p.33*), Ground Woodpecker (p.105*) and Black Eagle.