Cape Gannet

Morus capensis

Port St. Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Nikon F100, Provia 400, Nikon 80 - 400 VR

Following gannets and watching to see when they start diving is one of the best ways to locate a sardine bait ball.

Gannets that have satiated themselves - or have become too full to lift off from the water - sometimes form large rafts on the surface.