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:   45018
Province:   Western Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3318CD
Observer:   Braimoh Bukola; Caitlin Smith
Date of record:   2017-10-09
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   The incubating Caspian Tern was observed at the Stone quarry on Robben Island on the 9th of October. Kelp Gulls, African Black Oystercatchers and African Penguins were present around the nest. Another individual was found foraging at the Sandy beach, about 200 m South of the harbour on the 10th of October.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 11:24:41
Sp. code:   290
Species name:   Sterna caspia
Common name:   Caspian Tern -- Reusesterretjie
Family:   Laridae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Caspian Tern
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-45018
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Dieter Oschadleus
Comment:  
Date:   2017-10-13 13:08:04
Species name:   Sterna caspia -- Caspian Tern; Reusesterretjie
Species code:   290

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