Before mating with a female, the male least tern must sufficiently impress her with the gift of a fish. If she finds the fish unsatisfactory she will pass on the offer and he must either find another fish, or another tern less particular about her seafood. Or something like that. On this occasion, she agreed it was a mighty fine fish. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 200, f/6.3 at 1/1600th of a second.
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Before mating with a female, the male least tern must sufficiently impress her with the gift of a fish. If she finds the fish unsatisfactory she will pass on the offer and he must either find another fish, or another tern less particular about her seafood. Or something like that. On this occasion, she agreed it was a mighty fine fish. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 200, f/6.3 at 1/1600th of a second.
Cool shot!
Stunning.
GREAT SHOT Sean and a GREAT STORY too!! LOVE IT MAN.
Love the story and the capture. Yes, that does look like a very good fish.
Nice wings!