There are quite a few Immature Common Terns flying over the lakes in the Parkland now.
I watched these two below (immature in front, adult behind) flying across the the open water at some distance. You may note that the adult has a fish in its beak. You may also see that the immature has its beak open and although I couldn't hear from where I was, it would have been calling.
The immature landed on a bouy and the adult fed it with the fish and I was fortunate to catch that moment, albeit at some distance.
Although poor, here are a few images of adult Common Terns.
Your poor images are a lot better than my good ones! We have lots of terns here. I just love them!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. It's always rewarding to capture adults feeding young.
ReplyDeleteThanks David.
DeleteIt's always fun watching terns. I'm glad you posted these, because I haven't seen any in a while. Vicarious viewing will have to do for me until I have time to find some big water! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly.{:))
DeleteBeautiful captures, Roy, and the feeding is especially interesting. I also liked the Common Blue butterflies in your previous post, and many other creatures in the "before previous" posts. :) Great observations!
ReplyDeleteThanks Petra.
DeleteGreat series! So much action.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma.
Deletei love watching terns they are so elegant. they'll be all gone soon
ReplyDeleteYes lovely birds Pete.
DeleteMarvellous shots Roy especially the flight ones.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret.
DeleteLovely flight shots!Will be back soon and have a great sunday!
ReplyDeleteShantana
Thanks Shantana.
DeleteLovely set of images of your terns, lovely to capture the moment of the young being fed by the adult.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn.
DeletePure poetry!... On the air... and on your photos...
ReplyDeleteGreat images, Roy!
Thanks Ana.
DeleteReally really nice as you have photographed this young terns :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
Delete