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Whiskered Tern

Whiskered Tern (Image ID 39897)
Photographed byMichael Hamel-Green on Sat 30th Nov, 2019 and uploaded on Mon 6th Apr, 2020 .
Resolution1400x820
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ID39897
CommentLarge flocks of Whiskered Terns were present at the Werribee Treatment Plant over the past summer, engaging in spectacular acrobatic aerial manoeuvres to catch mosquitos and other flying insects. This photo of a large group in flight captures the reach and beautiful fanned feathers in their wings at full stretch. The strongly defined “pulled down” black caps suggest they were in breeding plumage
EquipmentNikon 810 Tamron 70-300mm f4-f5.6
ISO 800 300mm 1/1250 f/16
Handheld
LocationWerribee Treatment Plant, Werribee, Victoria
Keywordsin flight, adult, breeding plumage/features
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