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Feather light
Macswede

Feather light (Sterna paradisaea)

I went to Landsort to photograph Arctic Terns and that's what I did, along with other species too of course. The Arctic Terns on the island are not numerous but they are very tolerant. They may have learned that people help to keep large gulls away. I noticed that when I approached the little colony all the Great Black-backed Gulls flew off while the Terns and Common Gulls were unconcerned. They let me know if I get too close but I get pretty close.
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Habitat
Archipelago
Location
Landsort, Sweden
Date taken
6th June, 2015
Scientific name
Sterna paradisaea
Equipment used
Canon 7D, EF400mm f/5.6L USM
delia todd
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I love how the light is shining through his feathers Graham... means you've given a great title to this picture.

Very well done lad.
 
aloktewari
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A real stunner, Graham ... superb freeze ... wonderful narrative too ... tfs two great images ... ...
 
Kits
What a wonderfully delicate flight shot, Graham.
 

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