Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri)
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Cabot's Tern (Thalasseus acuflavidus)
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Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus)
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Angel in the air – Birds in flight, runner up
‘Amongst the terns, little tern chicks have the fastest growth rate. Thanks to the succession of precision sorties delivered by their dedicated parents, these tiny fluff balls reach adult size in just 20 days. This aerial delivery system is a sight to behold. On this windy day, many parents were returning empty.'
Photograph: Sithi Sitharthan
Lady's Island Lake in Ireland is a well-known hot spot for tern breeding, and this summer was no different with five species nesting.
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In late summer, young Elegant Terns (Thalasseus elegans) trail their parents on fishing trips, quietly following until a fish is caught—then breaking into loud begging calls. They often drop to the water’s surface to receive their meal before taking off again. Along the California coast, this parent-chick routine can continue well into November.
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The Elegant Tern is a sleek seabird with a stiletto-like orange bill, a shaggy black crest, and a blush of rose-pink to the underside during the breeding season. It nests in just a few colonies in California and in Mexico, the biggest being tiny Isla Rasa in the Gulf of California. Elegant Terns flutter above the ocean on their long, pale wings, and then plunge into the water to catch small fish, particularly anchovies. After breeding, Elegant Terns disperse far and wide in search of plentiful anchovy stocks.
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14 August 2025
You know, I’m not pro-tattoo, though I’ve got a small one on my hand that I put there when I was about sixteen. I chalk that up as a lesson learned and never went back for another. During my Marine days, when all my buddies were getting Bulldogs inked on their forearms, I passed. Don’t get me wrong—I wasn’t the brightest bulb in the pack back then, but there was at least a dim glow. I’d started thinking about long-term consequences. These days, though, the tattoo industry’s booming. Folks get ink hoping it’ll make them look better, but tattoos don’t really do that—they just draw attention to whatever equipment you’re already working with. To each their own, of course. But if you’re thinking about getting one, take a moment and think it through. And remember: No Regerts.
“Getting a tattoo should never be a light decision. They are going to be part of your body forever.” — K.A. Albury
Bird of the Day — Black Tern, Kansas 2025
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