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Forster's Tern in a hover
MelospizaMelodiaFan

Forster's Tern in a hover (Sterna forsteri)

This was the easiest bird in flight image I will ever take. I had a 20 knot wind at my back, and these amazing birds hovered 10 feet in front of me to catch fish. I had the best time photographing this beautiful bird.
Habitat
San Francisco Bay
Location
Hayward, CA
Date taken
29 May 2023
Scientific name
Sterna forsteri
Equipment used
Panasonic FZ150
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