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Black Tern
Chris G6 UXU

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)

Black Tern at RSPB Marshside Southport Lancashire, it was a dark, dank and dismal day in the rain and this was the best I could do. They were flying around as fast as a Swallow and it was difficult to photograph them and this is a lifer for me.
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Habitat
Marsh
Location
Marshside Southport
Date taken
11/05/2016
Scientific name
Chlidonias niger
Equipment used
Canon 70D 100-400mm
Mohamad Kamrani
Great shot dear Chris , taking picture of a flying bird is very hard and you successfully have done it my friend , many tfs ;)

mo
 
S K Gudi
The light must have been frustrating. Still a fine freeze action shot, Chris!! tfs.
 
Ken Doy
Well done Chris , I tried all week on Norfolk Island to get a similar Tern against a dark background and wasn't successful at all. Tfs
Ken
 
Scridifer
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A fantastic aerial capture in any circumstances, let alone those you were working in! Well done and congratulations on a wonderful Lifer Chris!

Chris
 
mali
Congrats on your newbie Chris...I have seen this species, but very distant.
 
peterow
Congrats on your lifer Chris. Brilliant flight shot and presentation. Well done. Thanks for info on them.
 

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