Terns are one our favorites to watch hunting. So elegant and graceful yet powerful and precise.
A Forsters Tern appears to make the catch of a small minnow where X marks the spot.
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Terns are one our favorites to watch hunting. So elegant and graceful yet powerful and precise.
A Forsters Tern appears to make the catch of a small minnow where X marks the spot.
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
nature has no boss 
Good timing on the shot for that X. I like that you included physics as a tag. It’s my favorite subject. I taught it for 38 yrs.
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What a lovely photograph!
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This is an amazing picture! Love the composition and the reflexion on the water surface!
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Amazing pic!
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Wow, great image! A perfect reflection.
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What a great photograph!
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Thanks.
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Wonderfully captured! I love how the reflection has created a cross with the birds wings.
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Hi Jude. The light was nice that morning and made for nice reflections on the water. Catching like we did was just beginners luck. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thanks Mike!
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Your welcome.
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A great catch Mike!
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Thanks Val. Have a great weekend.
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Love that shot.
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Thanks.
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Wow, beautiful!
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Thanks
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I loved your description of them. Beautiful birds!
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Thanks and I can find no better way to describe a Tern an glad it resonated with you.
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I have always wanted to see a fairy tern. Maybe some day…
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Yes there is always tomorrow to see a new bird. We have a few that keep us dreaming as well.
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