It's that time again.....

[Grace Scalzo]

The least terns at our local town beach are giving another try this year after two years in a row loosing their nests to storm driven high tides. Wish them well. This bird was letting all the possible suitors who approached her with a fish that their services are not needed.

1/800, f10, iso800
Canon 1Dmk4, 500 f4 + 2x tele, lowered tripod

[rajandesai]

Love the beautiful light, low angle and lovely nesting area as well as background. That open beak (and visible toungue) adds to the image. Is that catch light natural?
Plovers and Terns here in MA had similar issue. Most nests, chicks got washed away in that late spring storm and high tide. But the birds are resiliant and are actively building nests.
Cheers,

[Grace Scalzo]

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, the catch light is natural. I would love to see some images of your MA birds.

[Bill Dix]

Gorgeous light. These are such lovely birds, and you caught her beautifully. Love the FG/BG and open beak. Very nicely done. Is this at Nickerson? I need to get there!

[jack williamson]

Beautiful light, exposure is great and just enough dof. I like the little plant under the tail.

Jack

[laurie golden]

This is a lovely tern photo. Great angle, light and nice pebbles. And thank you for the nesting information. I just returned from seeing common loons and was worried that their nest would be flooded from the spring rains in Alberta. We should all appreciate the trouble they have and admire their ability to keep trying.

[dankearl]

Another sweet image Grace, the dof is just right, I like all the pebbles and A very nice BG.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Love the light, mood and the low angle. The open beak with the tongue showing adds. Nicely done.

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent shot. Wonderful low angle, very nice light, love the little plant behind it.
Well done.

[Frank Schauf]

Great pose and light you have here.

[Rachel Hollander]

Grace - beautiful soft light and low pov.

TFS,
Rachel