February 7, 2025

I am known as a Forster's Tern

I have long wings and short legs

I dive when I want to catch some prey and

Perform spiral courtship flights when I want eggs.

Very special thanks to today's guest photographer, Jessica Sodano.

Location: Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Forsters_Tern/id

Photo and text © 2025 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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February 20, 2019

Location: Sebastian Inlet

I'm known as a Forster's Tern
I look like I have a black eye.
I look like an upside down checkmark with wings
When I'm preparing to take a dive.

Sources: Wikipedia Commons, Forster's Tern in Flight

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson