The Black Tern was once widespread and abundant in North America. Now it is found only in some locations where the marshes have not been drained and flying insects have not been hit with lethal pesticides over generations of insect breeding. Here is a gallery of shots because I find almost every move, every physical attitude of this bouncing, boisterous little hunter to be amazing.
Posted by: atowhee | May 14, 2015
BLACK BEAUTIES PRESENT AERIAL SHOW
Posted in birding, birds, migratory birds, natural history, oregon | Tags: Black Tern, Burns Pond, graceful, Harney County
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