13-15th July 2026
We observed and photographed three species of terns—Black-naped, Roseate, and Bridled Terns—at the Layang-Layang Geopark islet, located approximately 500 metres offshore from Kg. Layang-Layangan. The colony included several juveniles patiently waiting for their parents to return with food.
On the afternoon of the 14th, an exceptionally low spring tide allowed us to approach the islet much more closely than usual, providing excellent opportunities to observe and photograph these breeding seabirds with minimal disturbance. Witnessing both the adults and their dependent young at such close range was a memorable highlight of the visit.
eBird trip report https://ebird.org/tripreport/549830
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| Black-naped Tern with the juvenile |
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| Bridled Tern |
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| Black-naped Tern |
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| A few pics of the Roseate Tern |
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| Black-naped Tern |
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| Bridled Tern |
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| Roseate Tern |
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| Bridled Tern |
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| Black-naped Tern |
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| Bridled Tern |
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| Roseate Tern |
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| Imigration post at Menumbok jetty |
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| Labuan City |
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| Car got autolock! |
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| Lovely Land Cruiser 70s |
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| For the beach! |
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| Layang-Layang Islet |
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| Paradise for beers! |
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| Waiting for the Slaty-legged Crake |
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| Meeting with Labuan Bird Park |
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| John |
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| Sunset... |
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| Pakapaw |
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| Pressure head test Happy birding! |
