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More that one can chew?
The Bosun

More that one can chew? (Hydroprogne caspia)

They say one should not bite off more that one can chew! I'm not sure whether this Caspian Tern was ever told that, but it was having a good try and was not letting its catch get away as it flew of into the distance.

This has been heavily cropped, but we wanted to share the catch.
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Habitat
Caspian Terns are usually found near the coast, in extensive wetlands, on coastal and interior beaches and sheltered estuaries.
Location
Greenfields Wetlands Conservation Park, South Australia
Date taken
3rd September, 2011
Scientific name
Hydroprogne caspia
Equipment used
Sony a200 - Sony 500mm f8 Reflex - Hand held
KC Foggin
Supporter
Amazing they don't choke on something that size. A great moment to catch Eric.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
a wonderful " capture " ... well narrated and shared Eric ... thnx my friend ..
 
JackF
Wow! I thought I had a huge breakfast this morning ... good one Eric
 
Macswede
Very interesting image, Eric! Caspian Terns are large but so is that fish. I wonder if it managed to swallow it.
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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