Graceful swift tern landing elegantly off the coast of South Africa (00004024)

Description: The swift tern (Sterna bergii) is an elegant seabird species that can be found year-round on the offshore islands of the South African coast. This capture showcases a graceful swift tern in a poised landing. They often nest alongside Hartlaub's gulls, as seen on Dyer Island. With their distinctive appearance and skilled hunting techniques, they primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks found in coastal waters. Let yourself be enchanted by the grace and beauty of these seabirds.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 13.05.2001