Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) ~ Pinellas County, Florida

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Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) ~ Sarasota County, Florida

This young tern eagerly awaits the arrival of its parent with a meal. Before long, breakfast is served!

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Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) ~ Pinellas County, Florida

A new tattoo gone awry? This sandwich tern managed to get ink on its belly and head as it soars through the air with its tentacled catch. This was a bit of a crop, but I thought it was interesting enough to share!

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Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) ~ Pinellas County, Florida

....."come back in 5 minutes!"

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Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) ~ Pinelllas County, Florida

I had my first black tern of the season this morning. I was photographing some least terns when this beauty came in and gave me a little show.

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