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Sandwich Tern feeding the family
christineredgate

Sandwich Tern feeding the family (Sterna sandvicensis)

Fascinating watching these birds.They fly across from the sea to the reserve with the fish/sea eels,they then circle over the group which are waiting to be fed,then the catch is handed over to another adult,who in turn feeds the youngsters.
Hoping for some fine weather with some sun during the next few days!!!.
This shot shows the adult waiting to take the food.
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Habitat
RSPB reserve-Hodbarrow
Location
Haverigg,Cumbria
Date taken
09/07/08
Scientific name
Sterna sandvicensis
Equipment used
40D,400F5.6
U
Cracking photo, amazing detail. It really is a superb Sandwich Tern family photo.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Dean:t:
 
christineredgate
Thankyou for your most welcome comments.I have this image as a destop pic at the moment,looks really good in a large size format.
 
Tanny
Oh well done Christine, a superb picture, sorry I can't get up to see these birds before they fly south.
 

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