The graceful Swift tern on Dyer Island in South Africa (00004012)

Description: The majestic Swift tern, scientifically known as Sterna bergii, returns every year to the picturesque Dyer Island in the Western Cape of South Africa. These graceful birds can be spotted throughout the year on the offshore islands of the South African coast. They often share breeding grounds with other seabirds like the Hartlaub's gulls. The Swift tern primarily feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks that it hunts in coastal waters. Its elegant flight above the sea surface, while scanning for prey, is a captivating sight for nature enthusiasts.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 13.05.2001