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#s slowly increasing
KC Foggin

#s slowly increasing (Sternula antillarum)

Least Tern.

Their numbers are slowly getting up there but it is considered a decreasing population. Adult Description
Small tern. During breeding, black cap ending at white forehead. Short white eyestripe. Bill yellow with black tip. Back light gray. Underside white. Black leading edge to wing. In nonbreeding plumage has black eyestripe extending to back of head, white top of head, and black bill.
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Habitat
Populations are endangered in many areas because of human impacts on nesting areas, especially competition for use of beaches. However, Least Terns in some parts of the east are now nesting successfully on gravel roofs near the coast.
Location
Market common Pond, Myrtle Beach, SC
Date taken
June, 2021
Scientific name
Sternula antillarum
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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bievreJJ
superb aerial capture, KC, love those transparent wings and tail, top class, many tfs!!
 
Chris G6 UXU
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Lovely detailed in flight, lighting, capture and info KC, lovely job and many tfs.
 
peterow
A great tern capture, KC. Brilliant detail and a wonderful flight shot, well done.
 
j toon
very nicely caught kc...lovely and sharp...well done and many thanks...
 

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