common terns passing fish

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Posted by jack chapman on May 11, 2008 at 5:20 PM

spent an enjoyable afternoon watching this pair, snapped off a few record shots but the conditions weren't exactly conducive to great shots

never seen this behaviour before assuming it's some sort of mating ritual

40D + 300mm F4L + 1.4 extender
1/1250 @ F5.6
ISO 400
FULL FRAME

Posted by John Robinson on May 11, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Good behaviour shot.
JR

Posted by Tim Munsey on May 12, 2008 at 3:23 AM

Good behavioural as said, not sure about the setting though....

Tim

Posted by PhilH on May 12, 2008 at 4:55 AM

Agree good behaviour, certainly an unusual setting and you have handled the exposure well.

Posted by John Chapman on May 12, 2008 at 5:13 AM

Well captured Jack and it is a mating ritual.
John

Posted by Paul Inglis on May 12, 2008 at 7:45 AM

Hi Jack,

Fantastic capture!

Posted by eric weight on May 12, 2008 at 1:59 PM

Interesting behaviour shot.

eric

Posted by Magnus Hird on May 14, 2008 at 3:41 AM

Interesting behaviour to see, find the bright red beaks just draw you in to the ritual