I've been taking photos at Nickerson Beach for over 10 years and it's one of my faverate places to shoot as it's a nesting area for thousands of shore birds. The photographic opportunities are near constant and one is faced with the problem of too many great opportunities at the same time. Photography at Nickerson Beach is an incredible experience.
In this set I'm featuring Common Terns with photos taken from directly behind the roped off markers. Some were taken knelling behind my tripod and others on my belly. I moved into this location slowly allowing the birds to become used to me and as you will see I they were coming right up to me.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Flying into nest
2) Fish Delivery to mate or looking for one
3) Double the fun
4) Defending nest
5) Mating Dance
6) The long wait while incubating (21 to 27 days)
7) Warning off a tern getting too close
8) Flying into the nesting area and a view of the density
I'm gonna have to make that drive someday Morris. I love the vegetation against the sand and the striking markings of the birds. These are all excellent !
gary
Just wonderful photography morris!
Maryland has been unlucky in its "caring" for terns.
The nesting grounds have been overtaken by water so our Dept of Natural Resources has built floating (anchored)platforms in the water for the terns to rest and nest. Called "Tern rafts"
Great photography!
Dan
sum1sgrampa wrote:
I'm gonna have to make that drive someday Morris. I love the vegetation against the sand and the striking markings of the birds. These are all excellent !
gary
Thank you Gary,
If you decide to visit, let me know and I may be able to meet you and act as a guide. If not, I'll give you tips where to go.
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johnohio wrote:
You always do a great job with these guys Morris. My picks are # 2,4,7,10,11 11&12.
John
Thank you John,
They are a subject I've come to understand.
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Just wonderful photography morris!
Maryland has been unlucky in its "caring" for terns.
The nesting grounds have been overtaken by water so our Dept of Natural Resources has built floating (anchored)platforms in the water for the terns to rest and nest. Called "Tern rafts"
Great photography!
Dan
Thank you Dan,
At least there trying. The coast is a moving thing and it's hard to maintain. It's good they are trying to help them. We have many miles of coast line that are protected sanctuaries where people are not allowed.
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kdacharya wrote:
lovely shots, Morris. I should get out there one of these days
