Gull-billed Tern - Garret Skead
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Location

Middlevlei Estate (Flamingo Bay)
Western Cape, South Africa
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Map
Map Coordinates: -34.365084, 19.110295
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Non-breeding adult. Slightly larger than numerous Common Terns in the vicinity, with stiffer, more languid wingbeats (reminiscent of Caspian Tern). Mostly white head with black patch on ear coverts and short, thick, black bill. Has been seen in the area for many weeks now

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
ISO
160
Focal length
500 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/7.1
Shutter speed
1/800 sec
Dimensions
1262 pixels x 837 pixels
Original file size
162.11 KB