Experience the Fascinating World of the Swift Tern Colony in South Africa (00003928)
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Description: The Swift Tern colony on Dyer Island, off the coast of the Western Cape in South Africa, is a fascinating natural phenomenon. The elegant Swift Terns, also known as Sterna bergii, can be found on the islands all year round. They often breed alongside Hartlaub's Gulls and mainly feed on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks that they hunt near the coast. Learn more about these fascinating birds and their way of life.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001