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| Caspian Terns Viera Wetlands |
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| Caspian Terns Viera Wetlands |
We came upon these terns as they stood in the road engaging in what appeared to be a heated discussion. These terns produce some interesting loud, harsh croaking sounds.
Amidst the discussion, this tern regurgitated something...
While Caspian Terns are known to provide for their offspring for extended periods, I don't believe that was this tern's intention. Caspian Terns typically feed their young whole fish. Both birds seemed perplexed by the strange object excreted by the tern.
The second tern tried to get a better look.
There was some discussion about what sort of things this tern has been consuming....meatballs???
He decided to plead the fifth...
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| Blue-winged Teal Viera Wetlands |
The Blue-Winged Teal and Limpkin were both so kind to pose for us.
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| Limpkin Viera Wetlands |
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| Northern Mockingbird Viera Wetlands |
The caterpillars don't stand much of a chance against the hungry birds!
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| Great Blue Herons Viera Wetlands |
This adolescent GBH appeared to be letting mom know it was time for lunch!
laughing at the surprise 'nugget'. you catch the greatest shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Tex!
DeleteTammy....thanks for this wonderful serie photo's,
ReplyDeletethey are all so excellent.
greetings, Joop
Thank you Joop!
DeleteMuy bueno el tema de discusión de estas aves... Buenas imágenes, y muy ilustrativas... Felicidades Tammy... Saludos..
ReplyDeleteGracias Ana!
DeleteLOL! Your tern "dialogue" is hilarious and the photos are fantastic! I love the Teal and Limpkin, too. Gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Brian!
DeleteWonderful images Tammy. Great behavior too with the Terns and their pellets. I didn't know they expel those.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Laurence! I didn't know they expelled pellets either!
DeleteTammy, it is wonderful that you shared this all with your two year old. A young birder/naturalist. Fun shots with the tern's pellet. Love the Limpkin!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Mia! My son comes with me the majority of the time; he really loves being outdoors!
DeleteSuper shots Tammy. How I would love to see a Caspian Tern in the UK.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marc! I'll see if the terns are up for the journey across the ocean:)
DeleteBellissime fotografie, L'alzavola ha delle piume con colori fantastici!!
ReplyDeletesereno week end ...ciao
All awesome shots! I especially enjoyed the spot-on commentary of the terns. They really did seem to be perplexed!
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos Tammy, the Tern shots are superb!
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Hola Tammy siempre me sosprendes con tus magnificas imagenes y con la variedad de especies que hay en Florida.Feliz fin de semana y un abrazo
ReplyDeleteWonderful images Tammy...Thanks for sharing..Have a nice saturday.
ReplyDeleteExquisite pictures, I love the Caspian Terns, but, I love them all.
ReplyDeletehilarious!! I've never seen a Caspian Tern~
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, Tammy, I love birds.
ReplyDeleteCheers from Argentina!
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Que maravilla de entrada Tammy, enhorabuena las fotos son geniales.
ReplyDeleteNice little stroll youve hade with alot of great shots.
ReplyDeleteLive well / Kenny
I'm still giggling. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe, you have a toddler with you and you're capturing photos of birds. You should write a book on "The Art of Bird Photography with a Toddler".
ReplyDeleteOtro trabajo impecable, unos primeros planos preciosos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Muy buenas capturas, muy bellas.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Muy buenas fotos con ese punto de vista a ras de suelo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos!!
Excelentes fotos. Adoro las aves.
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