Tern
Terns are seabirds in the family Laridae that have a worldwide distribution and are normally found near the sea, rivers, or wetlands. The terns are birds of open habitats that typically breed in noisy colonies and lay their eggs on bare ground with little or no nest material. Depending on the species, one to three eggs make up the clutch. Most species feed on fish caught by diving from flight.
Royal Terns
2.The start of a romance.
3. He shows her his wings.
4. My wings can enfold you.
5. Look at me dance.
6. And around we go.
7. She is enjoying the attention.
8. See, I am strong.
9. And so she accepts him.
10. They both celebrate.
11. Now they are a pair – at least for the season.
12. A close up.
13. Portrait.
14. Resting on a day marker.
15. A juvenile.
16. Resting.
17. His young brother.
18. A foresters tern.
19. Fishing
20. A baby – it sees mom and is coming running.
21. Two chicks with mom.
22. Adults.
23. Up, checking for dinner to appear.
24. And here is a fish, probably to entice a mate.
25. Another fish, dinner for a youngster.
26. Ready for my close up.
27. The gang is all here.
28. Look up, it is “super” tern!
29. Dad sitting on an egg, with mom ready for her turn.
30. Mom with chick.
31. Another juvenile.
32. More hanky panky.
33. Dad coming in with a BIG fish for the kid.
34. What are you looking at?
Roseate Tern
1. The Roseate tern has a black bill.
2. A juvenile.
3. Out fishing.
Sandwich Tern
The tip of the bill is yellow, the rest of the bill is black.
The yellow tip reminds one of mustard, an easy way to remember “sandwich”.
1. A portrait.
2. Resting on a day marker.
