Fascinating portrait of a Hartlaub's gull on Dyer Island, South Africa (00000681)

Portrait of a Hartlaub's gull photographed frontally

Description: The Hartlaub's gull (Larus hartlaubii) is a beautiful species of gull found on Dyer Island on the west coast of South Africa. This portrait captures the fascinating bird in its natural habitat. Hartlaub's gulls breed alongside Swift terns and primarily feed on invertebrates and small fish, which they catch through plunge diving.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 13.05.2001