Inca Tern Fishing

Inca Tern (Larosterna inca)

Lima, Peru

 

D800 | 300mm | F5.6 | 1/2000 | ISO 800

 

One of the most remarkable experiences during my time in Peru was spending several morning observing a colony of these beautiful terns.

 

During the first and last hours of the days the colony would burst in activity. Amazing numbers of terns will head out into the ocean to fish and gain energy for the night. Taking advantage of the good light, I sat down on the rocks beside the colony and waited for one of them to fly by carrying a fish. After a several minutes of waiting one flew close enough for my to get a good shot.

 

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Thanks for looking,

 

Alfredo

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