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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
baby least tern

Least tern is one of the most popular seabirds around the Gulf Coast, United States of America. During Spring, they play, fly, feed and mate in the bay area. In Late Spring, they move to beach to lay eggs and hatch them, Male birds continue hunting fish, while female birds stay on beach protecting their babies.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Camera: E-M1MarkII
Copyright: © Shijun Pan