Tern, tern, tern
The Terms and Cormorants work together. The Cormorants herd the fish together and the Terns dive in and get them. It was fascinating to watch. I really loved seeing the Terns hovering over the water and then diving in. They are so graceful and elegant.
Forster’s Terns feeding on the fish rich waters at Elkhorn Slough.
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Love the title! “To everything tern, tern, tern…. ” :c)
Ah, the Elkhorn Slough. Last time I was in that neck of the woods it was closed, so I missed it. Looks fab from your pictures. I am waiting impatiently for Spring. It is too early for terns here. But I am sure they are on their way.
That’s such a shame! Next time, I’ll go with you!!!
Nice title, got my attention… Great photos!
It will be awhile until Terns return here. I have a favorite spot to watch nesting Least Terns.
nice title, great photos and wonderful to see all this going on.
Yes, quite an inspired title. Love it.
When it comes to cooperating with the cormorants they’re like: “one good tern deserves another”.
Hi Liza, I agree they are incredibly fascinating. Here is a great informational video about Caspian Terns at the Elkhorn Slough. It’s really good!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3jX48fzoE
Unfortunately, the Caspian Terns have not set up a colony at the Elkhorn Slough in the last several years.
You used the pun in your title–otherwise, you know I’d be using it.
Very pretty pictures of the terns swooping and diving!
I can’t wait for our terns to return!! Maybe I will see some down in VA when I head down there!
Thanks Liza. Now I have the Byrds song running through my head (I love the Byrds
That looks like a gorgeous place to birdwatch and your shots of the Terns hovering and diving complete the scene.
Very interesting. I’m with Larry on the song!
Cheers, Klaus