Common Tern on a Float

Crab pot floats make great resting spots for many birds while they fish the waters.

Common Tern

This Common Tern’s float perch even matches its beak and feet! 😊

Tags: Chesapeake Bay, Choptank River, common, crab, Eastern Shore, float, Maryland, perch, pot, tern

30 thoughts on “Common Tern on a Float”

Ms. Liz on 07/26/2019 at 5:46 AM said:

Yes Donna, I was immediately taken with the bright colours and the matching. Stunning photo 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 7:29 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Liz! I saw the ‘matching pair’ from a distance and motioned hubby to motor towards the tern for the shot. 🙂
  
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Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós on 07/26/2019 at 6:23 AM said:

Awesome picture, Donna.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 7:29 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Isabel!
  
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Irene on 07/26/2019 at 6:48 AM said:

Adorable! 😊

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 7:30 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Irene! 😊
  
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David on 07/26/2019 at 6:55 AM said:

Very nice photo. I really like your composition choice. Is there an uncommon tern or not so common or uncommon tern?

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 7:36 AM said:
  
  Thanks David. All the other named terns are uncommon to this one. ha!
  
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Jane's Heartsong on 07/26/2019 at 8:00 AM said:

Nice close-up and colour co-ordination!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 8:26 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Jane!
  
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blhphotoblog on 07/26/2019 at 9:22 AM said:

Great shot Donna.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/28/2019 at 7:24 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Brian!
  
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Helen Bushe on 07/26/2019 at 11:26 AM said:

terrific photography on your website.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 3:00 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words!
  
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Indira on 07/26/2019 at 11:37 AM said:

Lovely bird! Making enough of noise, I presume 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 3:02 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira! He was actually quiet and panting somewhat, it was so hot. I was very happy he didn’t feel threatened as we floated by him at a distance. 🙂
  
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Susan Hale on 07/26/2019 at 2:23 PM said:

He picked his perch well, didn’t he! Love the reflection!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 3:05 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Susan! When I saw the orange reflecting in the distance AND then a bird on top, well you know I signaled Rick to motor towards it! We drifted by at a distance, I got several angles of him perched, but it was that reflection I wanted too. 🙂
  
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Reed Andariese on 07/26/2019 at 3:21 PM said:

Nice Donna! Certainly adds a POP of color!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 5:18 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Reed! I saw that ‘pop’ of color and reflection across the water, then a bird on top…..how more perfect, I thought! 🙂
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 07/26/2019 at 4:00 PM said:

You have a color-coordinated Tern, far from common! That’s a cute photo, Donna. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/26/2019 at 5:19 PM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! 🙂
  
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T Ibara Photo on 07/27/2019 at 2:00 AM said:

Perfectly coordinated indeed! ❤

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/27/2019 at 8:43 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Takami! 😊
  
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sir albertus on 07/27/2019 at 8:11 AM said:

I almost thought that was floating litter but it is recycled milk cartons. A nice spot for the birdie 😀 Nice shot Donna! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/27/2019 at 7:28 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Al! The Chesapeake Bay hosts the best-tasting blue crabs (steamed with Old Bay seasoning, yummy!). So many people try to catch their own. You are required to obtain a Maryland crabbing license, your floater is to be marked with your license number, you’re to man your pots, and they are not to be left unattended for days. Some of the rules! 🙂
  
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belindagroverphotography on 07/28/2019 at 10:11 AM said:

Fine colour and detail. Sweet shot Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/28/2019 at 4:12 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Belinda!
  
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Gunta on 07/30/2019 at 9:01 PM said:

So nicely color-coordinated. 😀

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- bayphotosbydonna on 08/01/2019 at 9:51 PM said:
  
  For sure! 😊
  
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