More birds from Yeppoon

[wigz]

A couple of terns were flying around among the gulls on the sand flats exposed at low tide, and I was able to grab a few shots in flight. Mixed light as there were patches of cloud causing light to change between light overcast and sunshine.

All with Nikon D800 and Nikkor 500mm PF f/5.6.

Gull-billed Tern

I think my id is correct here because of the heavier bill.

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Silver Gull

I don't usually bother with these as they are so very common here.

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[Phill104]

Awesome birds. I have a soft spot for the aerobics of terns.

[wigz]

Thanks Phill, me too.

[Grumpy John]

Another great set of BIF from you Alan. I have all but given up on my BIF images, I'm just too shaky with trying to track with a long lens.

[wigz]

Thanks John. Keep trying. You don't see how many I miss.