Fascinating Swift Terns Searching for Food in South Africa (00003970)
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Description: The Swift terns, also known as Sterna bergii, can be found year-round on the offshore islands along the coast of South Africa. They often nest alongside Hartlaub's Gulls on Dyer Island. These graceful birds primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks that they hunt near the coast. Witness the majestic Swift terns searching for food as they soar closely above the sea surface.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001