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Swede’s Photographs

Got One 🎣

I believe this is a Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis). I took this photograph from the balcony of a cruise ship while docked in Galveston. Although I captured several shots, I initially struggled to identify what I was seeing because the bird's beak appeared deformed. After closely examining this photo, it became clear that the bird had successfully caught a fish.

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"The image captures a dynamic moment of a sandwich tern flying over water, clutching a fish firmly in its beak. The bird's outstretched wings exhibit a striking contrast of black and white, and the background reveals a greenish body of water, suggesting the bird's proximity to a lake or sea. The scene highlights the tern's agility and hunting success. The photograph is notably credited to "Swede's Photographs," as indicated in the corner of the image—a wonderful portrayal of nature in action!" - Copilot
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Mar 28, 2025, 20:39 · · · Web · 10 · 51
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@Swede1952

the mustard on the tip of the beak is the mark of the sandwich tern!

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