Witness the Majestic Swift Terns on the Coast of South Africa (00003959)

Fascinating Swift Tern Colony on the Coast of South Africa

Description: The Swift Tern colony on the coast of South Africa is a fascinating natural spectacle. These elegant birds, also known as Swift Terns or Sterna bergii, can be found year-round on the offshore islands. They often breed alongside Hartlaub's Gulls, especially on Dyer Island. The main diet of the Swift Terns consists of small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, which they skillfully locate near the coast.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 13.05.2001