Little Terns in action

[wheels]

Just sharing my humble Terns series which I have been watching and shooting for the last couple of months before they finally migrate. Hopefully, next year they will be back in greater numbers.

I watched a group fishing close to the shore, working back and forth each with head directed downwards, scanning the surface.


Suddenly wing movement ceased and each bird
plunge-dived into the waters reversing as it dropped.


Often times completely submerged


but was on the wing again before the splash subsided.

[wheels]

Little terns work hard for a living and by no means every dive brings rewards.


but their hard work do reap rewards


All shots are taken at different times which explains the different color tones.
Hope you enjoy this series.

All shots taken with a D70, AF300/F4.

Cheers

[lhjz]

well done on the splashes !!

[wheels]

Originally Posted by lhjz well done on the splashes !!

Thanks lhjz.

[fuse]

love ur third shot!!! very nice catch and good timing !!! bro no terns got plenty of immigrants who jus cleared customs waiting for u to take welcome photo of them haha

[ockly]

Great Timing & Sharp images... simply

[wheels]

Originally Posted by fuse love ur third shot!!! very nice catch and good timing !!! bro no terns got plenty of immigrants who jus cleared customs waiting for u to take welcome photo of them haha

Thanks. Tried the migrants while in the customs already but they not so action packed leh.

Originally Posted by ockly Great Timing & Sharp images... simply

Thanks.