Isla Rasa Collection

Breeding elegant terns (Thalasseus elegans) return to colony on Isla Rasa, Baja California Norte, Mexico, North America

Elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans) breeding colony, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans) with fish, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant terns (Thalasseus elegans), Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans) in flight, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant terns (Thalasseus elegans) mating, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans) colony, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Sunrise, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Heermanns gull (Larus heermanni) adult with egg, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, North America

Heermanns gulls (Larus heermanni) mating, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, North America

Heermanns gull (Larus heermanni) nest with egg, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, North America

Heermanns gulls (Larus heermanni), Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, North America

Heermanns gull (Larus heermanni) male feeding female, Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, North America

Heermanns gull (Larus heermanni), Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, North America

Adult peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), Isla Rasa, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico, North America

Elegant tern, (Sterna elegans), flying with fish in beak, Isla Rasa, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, MEXICO

Elegant terns (Sterna elegans) nesting on tiny and remote Isla Rasa in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
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Heermanns gull (Larus heermanni) on their breeding grounds on tiny and remote Isla Rasa in the middle Gulf of
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Elegant terns (Sterna elegans) nesting on tiny and remote Isla Rasa in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

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Breeding elegant terns return to their colony on Isla Rasa, a stunning island in Baja California Norte, Mexico. This North American paradise serves as the perfect nesting ground for these graceful birds, known scientifically as Thalasseus elegans. With its location in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), it offers an ideal habitat for these elegant terns and their fellow residents. The breeding colony on a sight to behold, with hundreds of elegant terns gracefully soaring through the sky and settling into their nests. These beautiful birds find solace and safety in this secluded sanctuary, where they can raise their young without disturbance. But it's not just the elegant terns that call Isla Rasa home; Heermann's gulls also share this breeding colony with them. Larus heermanni adds another layer of charm to this already mesmerizing landscape. As visitors explore Isla Rasa they can greeted by a symphony of bird calls and witness incredible displays of courtship rituals among the elegant tern pairs. The dedication and commitment shown by these seabirds during breeding season is truly remarkable. Isla Rasa's importance goes beyond being a picturesque destination; it plays a crucial role in conserving these magnificent species. Efforts are made to protect this delicate ecosystem so that future generations can continue to marvel at the beauty and grace of the elegant terns on Isla Rasa.