A daily journal.
Mainly introducing wild birds of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, through photos.

オオアジサシの餌捕り

オオアジサシ8羽がエビ養殖場でエビをとっていました。1羽が捕ると他のオオアジサシが大騒ぎで追いかけまわします。

着いた時間が逆光で少し撮りにくかったです。^^;

Caspian Tern

The Greater Crested Tern is now in winter plumage, with the front of the crown white.

Caspian Tern

This individual still appears to be in summer plumage.

Caspian Tern

When it spots prey, a sharp banking turn and steep dive.

Caspian Tern

The other birds are chasing after the lead Greater Crested Tern, which has a shrimp in its bill.

Caspian Tern

It would have been nicer with a blue sky… ^^;

Categories: 野鳥