Photograph by @thomaspeschak Cape gannets plunge dive in pursuit of sardines into the Indian Ocean off South Africa's wild c...

Photograph by @thomaspeschak Cape gannets plunge dive in pursuit of sardines into the Indian Ocean off South Africa's wild coast. This large seabird, that only breeds in South Africa and Namibia follows migrating shoals of fish northwards during the annual sardine run. Being on the surface when gannets begin to rain from the sky can be a somewhat sketchy experience and I have often considered using a helmet for protection. While their beaks are not designed to pierce, having a collision with a 5 pound bird traveling at 75 mph is not advisable. #southafrica #sardinerun #photooftheday @natgeocreative For more photographs of birds, sharks and dolphins in pursuit of sardines follow @thomaspeschak