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Two Common Terns.

Sterna Hirundo

Birds living along the coast drink salt water. They do not seek fresh water even when it is available nearby. Like many seabirds, they have nasal glands that excrete the excess salt.

Nickerson Beach, NY

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Uploaded on May 27, 2019
Taken on May 25, 2019