A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Sterna striata
These stunning Tara have an "all-white body including underwing and forked tail, with grey hues on the over the upper side of the wing. In breeding adults a striking black cap covers the head from forehead to nape, leaving a small white strip above the black bill." (Wiki)
Perched on the railing of a deck over the water water of the Otago Harbour on Portobello Road, Dunedin.
The young one had been carrying on for a feed and finally the adult did take off. They then came back with this feed of fish but took their time feeding it to the young'n.
Spotted on Oct 9, 2021
Submitted on Oct 8, 2022
No Comments