Thanks to Stuart for hosting: WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY.
A pair of Elegant Terns parade along the beach, showing off for a crowd of Gulls (Franklin, I think.) I hope I'm right in my Tern ID...if I'm not, just make that capital "E" a lower case one! (And please let me know.)
Don't know what the one in front is doing wrong exactly, but he sure is getting a lecture!
This one reminds me of a picture puzzle from an old child's magazine... "Draw a circle around the two birds that are different from all the others."
I love the top photo! The noisy one in the middle shot reminds me of the young wanting feeding-even when they don't know it.
Posted by: Hazel | January 08, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Beautiful birds to see Sallie... fantastic images .
Posted by: Andrew | January 08, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Looking at those birds make me in good mood :)
Fine photos !
Posted by: Leena | January 08, 2013 at 11:58 AM
Great series, Sallie. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | January 08, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Definitely reminds me of my time on the beach in Florida.
Posted by: Sally in WA | January 08, 2013 at 01:18 PM
Terrific shots Sallie!
Loved your title and you are so right about the old magazine picture puzzle.
Posted by: Carletta | January 08, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Great photos of the Terns - we don't have Elegant Terns down here. The noisy one in the middle looks like a juvenile to me too.
Posted by: Mick | January 08, 2013 at 02:02 PM
Excellent!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | January 08, 2013 at 02:33 PM
Love the cute terns! Wonderful shots, Sallie!
Posted by: Eileen | January 08, 2013 at 02:42 PM
so true on the last photo. terns always make me laugh!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 08, 2013 at 02:51 PM
don´t know the names but they look great. You captured great shot of them. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | January 08, 2013 at 03:21 PM
Love the tern "hairdos"! Excellent shots.
Posted by: Karen | January 08, 2013 at 04:10 PM
WOW isnt the elegant tern is very rare for FL? Amazing!!!
Posted by: Sondra | January 08, 2013 at 04:49 PM
Sallie, terns always come up in crossword puzzles, but, I've never really seen one until now. Thank you for this "tern of events".
Posted by: Penny | January 08, 2013 at 05:26 PM
So many young ones and just two mature adults. Nice shots.
I like the first few where they seem to react to someone saying 'pull your head in'!. It looks really cold and windy.
Posted by: Arija | January 08, 2013 at 06:12 PM
Fantastic shots of the terns. The last shot would be perfect for children circling the ones that are different from the others.
Posted by: Carver | January 08, 2013 at 07:44 PM
Nice pictures - I love watching terns - they are great birds.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: scmonckton@optusnet.com.au | January 09, 2013 at 12:31 AM
Awesome captures, Sallie.. i love your funny commentary :)
I haven't seen an E Tern in person yet :(
be well and happy!
Posted by: Pam :) | January 09, 2013 at 01:04 AM
Cute little guys! Love the way the feathers on their head sort of stand up!
Posted by: Halcyon | January 09, 2013 at 05:11 AM
Green with envy here on the East-side :)
Posted by: Pam | January 09, 2013 at 07:08 AM
You certainly know how to tern heads with these lovely pics!
Posted by: ladyfi | January 09, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Funny looking birds those two, but rather sweet too!
I'm not familair at all with these birds. Exactly your last comment was to the picture! Well done!
Greetings Pia
Posted by: Pia, Sweden | January 09, 2013 at 11:21 AM
I love your tern shots Sallie. What I'd give to be close to those carrot bills on that beach right now. I'm sure they are Elegant Terns, elegant too!
Posted by: Phil | January 09, 2013 at 11:51 AM
The best hair! Love it.
Posted by: Amanda | January 09, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Your photos are excellent, Sallie and I like the new look of your blog. Very nice indeed.
Posted by: Barb | January 09, 2013 at 04:51 PM
Wonderful shots of these terns! Not sure what type, but they are beautiful. I remember that game in Highlights magazine while waiting for the doctor. It was one of my favorite things to do. The tern in the middle photo does look like he's being lectured. Too funny!
Posted by: Gail Dixon | January 09, 2013 at 04:54 PM
These are great and made me smile...love those feathers!
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | January 10, 2013 at 05:49 AM
Really elegant ones ! We are always looking at the eaglets....
Posted by: Annie | January 10, 2013 at 09:39 AM
Oh my, they're so beautiful to look at.. ok elegant is the right tern for them, oopppsss I mean term :D
Posted by: Prem | January 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM
they are too cute!!
i love the little tufts on their heads!!
Posted by: laura k | January 12, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Wonderful photos of these birds..I remember that type of thing from the magazine "Highlights For Children"...
Posted by: Rambling Woods | January 12, 2013 at 07:15 PM
Awesome shots!
They're so beautiful and they sure made me smile!
Posted by: CameraCruise | January 14, 2013 at 01:05 PM