White-winged Tern, Oriental Pratincole and More
A White-winged Tern had come to the paddies. On the banks were Oriental Pratincoles, a Whiskered Tern, Pacific Golden Plovers and others.
The White-winged Tern hardly ever came down to the ground, feeding on insects as it flew around over the paddies.
Twelve Oriental Pratincoles had arrived. They seemed to be resting quietly in the paddies and on the banks.
White-winged Tern, juvenile. It has its bill open — must be the heat.
The colour of the hindcrown and back of a White-winged Tern.
It took flight in search of prey.
White-winged Tern in flight. It was airborne and circling for most of the time.
Oriental Pratincole, juvenile.
Oriental Pratincole, adult, non-breeding plumage.
Oriental Pratincoles, a Black Tern, and Pacific Golden Plovers resting on a paddy bund.
Black Tern, juvenile. To the right of the juvenile is the carcass of an adult Black Tern.
