As of today, peak season now, through ~July 15. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each breeding season Ascension Island becomes the focal point for huge numbers of sooty terns (Onychoprion fuscatus).
Birds arrive to lay and incubate eggs on Boatswain Bird Island and nearby mainland ledges, producing dramatic daytime congregations and noisy communal roosting that are concentrated over several months each year.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Boatswain Bird Island (Primary Breeding Colony) |
| Boat-based circumnavigation and offshore viewing (Georgetown harbor departures) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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