Captivating Image of a Hartlaub's Gull Flying over Dyer Island (00004138)
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Description: The Hartlaub's gull (Larus hartlaubii) is a fascinating species of gull that inhabits Dyer Island on the West Coast of Southern Africa. Nesting in close proximity to the Swift Terns (Sterna bergii), these birds are an integral part of the maritime ecosystem. With their graceful flight and adept plunge diving, they primarily feed on invertebrates and small fish. This photograph captures the grace and beauty of the Hartlaub's gull soaring over the ocean.
Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa
Date of Capture: 13.05.2001