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Common Tern (Sterna hirundo)

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Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Another tasty morsal for the young.<br /> The old oyster beds, Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island.
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Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury
Another tasty morsal for the young.
The old oyster beds, Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island.

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  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Eventually the fish is the right way round to swallow and the other young Tern gives up begging.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> One young Tern has got his fish and the other calls out to be fed. Darn cheek!<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Just taking off again after a dive. Those wings must feel really heavy.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Peace and quiet at last.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Well, I have got my fish but where did I leave my youngster? They all look the same around here!<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oh well, if I take a nap time will pass quicker.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> It's a tough life hanging about for your oarents to return with food.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> The amorous advances are met with a rebuke.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Courtship between Tern whilst a 3-4 day Black-headed Gull chick looks on from behind the vegetation.<br /> North Hayling Nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> A Tern returning from a fishing expedition almost lands on another. Its mate (with a newly hatched chick alongside) calls out to rebuke the careless partner.<br /> North Hayling nature reserve.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Another tasty morsal for the young.<br /> The old oyster beds, Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Watch out below!<br /> The old oyster beds, Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island.
  • Common Tern. Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Returning to the nesting site.<br /> The old oyster beds, Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Fishing in the deep water lagoon near the nesting site.<br /> The old oyster beds, Langstone harbour, Hayling Island.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Hovering above the water spying its prey.<br /> The old oyster beds, Langstone harbour, Hayling Island..
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