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A Damara Tern nest at Struis Bay, November 2018 (photo RJM Crawford)

Footnote
In January 2024, at least four pairs of Damara Terns were on nests with eggs at Port Nolloth Pan (Jenkins A and van Zyl A
in litt. to PAW), so breeding at that locality had recommenced.

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