Thursday 13 October 2022

One good tern deserves another, and another....

On Lord Howe island the Sooty Terns were nesting (I think) and they were completely unphased by approaching humans with camera and mobile phones. It was amazing to get up close or have them hover above us.

These were taken on Ned's Beach, when I went exploring for half an hour on the first day.  




It was the wrong season for snorkelling - even in the wetsuit I was freezing, and it did make me determined not to fall off the paddle board but it was definitely a great time of the season for birds.


  Even if you aren't an avid birdwatcher, a trip to Lord Howe Island will definitely spark an interest in birds at this time of year. I became obsessed with trying to get photos of all the different types - alas there were a few of the brighter coloured birds that I didn't manage to get shots of...




There is a beauty in every season and sometimes it gives you a new focus.






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  1. Violetta13 October 2022 at 14:22

    I´ve never seen such birds - As I am from Austria I have to look what´s the name in german. By the way - nice pics.
    All the best
    Violetta

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  2. Amila14 October 2022 at 07:47

    These are nice pictures. It seems like Lord Howe Island is an ideal place to relax and watch birds.

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  3. Jim14 October 2022 at 10:33

    Stylish birds.

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  4. Kenneth Cole Schneider14 October 2022 at 14:12

    Those terns are very tolerant. The Arctic Terns in Alaska attacked quite violently if a human invaded their space.

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  5. Judy Biggerstaff15 October 2022 at 19:57

    Beautiful pics of the terns!

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  6. Cloudia15 October 2022 at 20:00

    Oh a Thursday link I can get in one! I really enjoyed your post today

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  7. Breathtaking15 October 2022 at 23:10

    Hello :=)

    What a fun title to your post :=) You have seen more Terns than I have seen in my lifetime. Wonderful captures of these beautiful birds.
    All the best.

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  8. handmade by amalia16 October 2022 at 08:35

    Birds with personality. Like.
    Amalia
    xo

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  9. Melbourne Australia Photos17 October 2022 at 05:47

    Great action shots, Lydia! Thanks for hosting.

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  10. lesh Stgermain23 October 2022 at 15:26

    The beach never gets boring - there is always something to see!

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  11. Suzana26 October 2022 at 04:11

    I did not seen such birds. Amazing images!
    What a special natural 'design' of their wings!
    Thank you for sharing them!
    Happy WW and a fine week!

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  12. Melbourne Australia Photos30 October 2022 at 04:10

    Lovely action shots, Lydia. And I just love that last shot! Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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  13. Dave30 October 2022 at 07:51

    Great birds, Tern family can be very tolerant of human activity around them

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  14. Arun Goyal31 October 2022 at 00:55

    I have never seen terns ,they are stunning. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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