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falling fence
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Areas between Swakopmund and Walvisbay have been fenced to protect the Damara tern. Off -road vehicles and quad-biking has been limited to ensure the birds can nest.
Damara Tern ( Sterna balaenarum) - 23 cm. Small, very pale tern. Adult has black cap extending onto nape and very pale grey back. In flight, black triangular wing tip runs from the carpal to primary tip.
Justification
This species is listed as Near Threatened owing to its moderately small population. If this is found to be undergoing a decline, the species may qualify for uplisting to a higher threat category.
Threats
Land claim, dredging and hotel construction threaten some feeding areas; off-road vehicles may destroy nests particularly as the breeding season coincides with peak human activity on beaches in summer.
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falling fence
HFF!
Areas between Swakopmund and Walvisbay have been fenced to protect the Damara tern. Off -road vehicles and quad-biking has been limited to ensure the birds can nest.
Damara Tern ( Sterna balaenarum) - 23 cm. Small, very pale tern. Adult has black cap extending onto nape and very pale grey back. In flight, black triangular wing tip runs from the carpal to primary tip.
Justification
This species is listed as Near Threatened owing to its moderately small population. If this is found to be undergoing a decline, the species may qualify for uplisting to a higher threat category.
Threats
Land claim, dredging and hotel construction threaten some feeding areas; off-road vehicles may destroy nests particularly as the breeding season coincides with peak human activity on beaches in summer.
Please don't use any of my images on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit written permission. © All rights reserved
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