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River Tern

Sterna aurantia

Photo by Piali Bopanna
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Field Notes

Description:

They lay their eggs on rocks in the middle of the river. They have extremely sharp beaks with which they attack predators. According to a fisherman, he saw them attack the eyes of a crocodile which got too close to the bird's eggs.

Habitat:

Found on a rock in the Cauvery River.

Notes:

My 100th spotting!

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Comments (5)
Wild Things
Lovely series. You are really lucky to see this one so close.
Piali Bopanna
The Terns generally leave this part of the river by early August. I was lucky to spot that one.
patty
I agree with Maria, the third picture is very nice.
patty
Lovely bird and picture Piali =)
Maria dB
Congratulations! The third shot is a nice portrait!

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2012

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