Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Wild Bird Wednesday 150 - Crested Tern

Hard to believe its just under a year since I was thinking - wow 100 WBWs, but the passage of the years does not lie.

Todays pictures are of one of our ore cooperative birds - the Crested Tern.  It's not that these birds are tame, or even used to people feeding them (and no, I did not lure the ducks towards me with bread last week, I just waited until some other people did!), but at least these birds don't fly off at the very sight of a person with a camera.

These shots were taken at two different locations - the first set at Swan Bay Jetty, nr. Point Lonsdale and the second on the beach at Ocean Grove.  Both of these locations are on the Bellarine Peninsula, to the west of Melbourne.

If Silver Gulls are our default gull in this part of the world, then the Crested Tern is the default tern. None of these birds are in their full breeding plumage - but they still look pretty good.  These birds at a little over 40cm from tip to tail and have a wing span of about 100cm.  So all in all they are a good looking bird.

You can see that it is raining in the second set of pictures - which just shows the lengths I go to to keep WBW up and running!







So, now it's over to you - click the blue button and join in.  (I will be 'on the road' this week, so replies may be slow!)


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50 comments:

  1. Rohrerbot10 June 2015 at 03:03

    Thank you for keeping this site running. It's a great way to meet other bird aficionados. Here's to another 100 more! As for the Tern, gorgeous shots as always, one decided to visit the US this year causing a huge craze. Pretty nice bird to have around!

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  2. Kenneth Cole Schneider10 June 2015 at 03:05

    Beautiful poses despite the rain. Thanks for going the extra mile (in the rain).

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  3. EG CameraGirl10 June 2015 at 03:15

    You are so GOOD to keep WBW going! Your dedication - even in the rain - is admirable!

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  4. eileeninmd10 June 2015 at 03:15

    Thanks Stewart for doing such a great job at hosting WBW. I love your Tern shots, awesome captures. The Terns I see here are some of my favorite birds, they have such a crazy attitude.

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  5. Unknown10 June 2015 at 03:24

    They have got really long beaks.

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  6. Sylvia K10 June 2015 at 03:43

    Such great captures as always, Stewart! Beautiful Tern shots!! I really love these!! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!!

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  7. Nette Cecilia10 June 2015 at 03:44

    Tern are all a funny bird ,great photos ,nette

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  8. Author R. Mac Wheeler10 June 2015 at 03:45

    pretty shots :)

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  9. Hannah10 June 2015 at 03:53

    The terns are so amusing, to me they have such a comical expression, especially the one with the yawn. So fun! I went to the beach and hoped to get some shorebirds but only managed to get some Barn Swallows, who do like to fly over the waves.

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  10. TexWisGirl10 June 2015 at 04:01

    cool kids, and they know it. :)

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  11. Sharon Wagner10 June 2015 at 04:11

    I'm glad you are keeping WBW running strong. It's my favorite link. Birds. What's not to like?

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  12. Anonymous10 June 2015 at 04:22

    Beautiful shots, Stewart. Thanks for hosting this great site.

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  13. mick10 June 2015 at 04:26

    Great photos of the Crested Terns. They are interesting birds to watch. Do any breed down south near you or just disperse there for the non-breeding season?

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  14. FAB10 June 2015 at 04:29

    Many thanks Stewart for your continued commitment to WBW.

    Super shots of a super species.

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  15. Hootin Anni10 June 2015 at 04:37

    Terns...any kind are some of my favorite shore birds!!

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  16. Andrea @ From The Sol10 June 2015 at 04:55

    The Terns are so aerodynamic and gorgeous. I have not seen a crested tern before and I think they are a handsome lot. I think the rain gave your second set of pictures a rather misty effect giving them more character than the first. You are getting rather good at this photography thing ... I must say I am impressed :) Hope you are on the road to a fun place (though I know it is for work) and can find some new birds for us. We do all appreciate what you go through to keep WBW running in it's best form. Thank you Stewart, you're the best!


    Andrea @ Fronm the Sol

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  17. Linda W.10 June 2015 at 05:05

    Excellent pics - rain and all!

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  18. Silver Parrot10 June 2015 at 05:22

    Love the Crested Terns - I think I even like the rain shots the best!

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  19. BumbleVee10 June 2015 at 06:06

    You're like the postman....

    Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

    I love the photo of the two standing in the water ....it's lovely...

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  20. Marilyn Kircus10 June 2015 at 06:10

    I like that you do bird studies. I'll probably never get to see these birds in person, so it's to see how they live. And rain does make for nice pictures. Glad you are not a whimp.

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  21. Margaret Birding For Pleasure10 June 2015 at 07:10

    These aare beautiful terns even in the rain. Thanks for hosting especially when you are so busy

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  22. Neil10 June 2015 at 07:35

    Great post for the 150 well done.

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  23. Adam Tilt10 June 2015 at 08:17

    Congratulations on the latest milestone Stewart and some great birds to celebrate with. Nice to see that you still get some gold old British weather down there.

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  24. GreenComotion10 June 2015 at 11:12

    This is great, Stewart. Now I know the real Tern, instead of just the folding bicycle.
    Lovely snaps!
    Thanks for hosting and Have a Wonderful Day!
    Peace :)

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  25. David10 June 2015 at 12:53

    I still think terns look like Peter Boyle...

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  26. Anonymous10 June 2015 at 13:01

    Absolutely beautiful shots! Peace, Janice.

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  27. Inspired By June10 June 2015 at 13:09

    Your diligence is appreciated, Stewart! That last shot, 3 in a row is my favorite, nicely captured!

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  28. Anonymous10 June 2015 at 14:05

    What birders will do for a photograph! I like a bird that will wait patiently while we get our camera settings in order. Today's Eastern Towhee was a busy little fellow, I wondered if I'd ever get a shot I could use.Thanks for hosting! You're staying busy, hopefully that means opportunities to see more birds.

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  29. Susan10 June 2015 at 15:14

    Excellent photos of the terns, Stewart. They remind me of our Royal Terns. The second and last photos are my favorites. Thanks for continuing to host this site, it's much appreciated! Have a great Wednesday!

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  30. Adam Jones10 June 2015 at 17:05

    They do look enormous for a Tern, but not one that I've ever been able to see. Sometimes the lure of bread is just too much.

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  31. Irma10 June 2015 at 18:06

    Hi Stewart,
    Beautiful pictures of this Crested Tern.
    Photo 4, 5 and 6 are my favorite.
    Best regards, Irma

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  32. Dave10 June 2015 at 20:26

    Hi Stewart, its been a while since I posted on WBW as I just hadn't been getting out enough to produce anything worth while. Anyway like an old friend its good to be back.

    Great images of the Terns, its always a bonus when a species really does cooperate for the cameraman...... good work
    Dave

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  33. Vineeta Yashsavi10 June 2015 at 20:30

    First picture is outstanding Stewart...

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  34. Dave10 June 2015 at 20:31

    To Stewart and everyone, can you tell me why I cant post comments on here

    http://modestoviegas.blogspot.pt/

    I would love to leave feedback but I guess he doesn't allow it?

    Cheers
    Dave

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  35. DougPhoto200910 June 2015 at 23:00

    Stewart, on to the next century mark. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Small City Scenes11 June 2015 at 00:08

    Excellent shots of an interesting bird. A wonderful 'tern' of events--oh I could go on but I won't.
    MB

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  37. A Colorful World11 June 2015 at 01:23

    These photos are so artistically done! Just beautiful shots of your "default" tern! :-)

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  38. This N That11 June 2015 at 02:07

    Great photos..love the Terns along the coastline..No birdies this week..May do crows on Friday but the pictures are pretty bad.. Enjoy your travels..

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  39. Mary Howell Cromer11 June 2015 at 20:08

    You got some pretty terrific shots of the beauties!

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  40. Anonymous12 June 2015 at 01:52

    Wonderful shots.

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  41. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©12 June 2015 at 03:17

    That shore is a nice set of birdie pics, Stewart!

    ;-)

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  42. Ana Mínguez Corella12 June 2015 at 05:49

    Fantastic images. Congrats..

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  43. Montanagirl12 June 2015 at 06:05

    Amazing photos! I always enjoy seeing what you're "seeing!"

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  44. Anonymous13 June 2015 at 02:56

    Very striking photos and birds, Stewart. I especially like the ones with the terns against the dream-like-looking background. Best, Babsje

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  45. DesertHen13 June 2015 at 04:34

    Such an interesting bird. I like how they always look like they are in formation when in groups.

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  46. Unknown13 June 2015 at 21:35

    nice pictures
    dazzlingzest.blogspot.com

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  47. Anonymous15 June 2015 at 07:27

    Great shots. I would not want to mess with that beak. Looks rather dangerous.

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  48. Lee15 June 2015 at 09:17

    Tern! Tern! Tern! I think I hear a song coming on! :)

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  49. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮16 June 2015 at 23:34

    Beautiful picture on the birds.

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  50. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮16 June 2015 at 23:34

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