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Black tern (Chlidonias niger) Onnerpolder, Groningen, Netherlands. Jul 12, 2021 Black tern,Chlidonias niger,Geotagged,Netherlands,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Black tern (Chlidonias niger)

Onnerpolder, Groningen, Netherlands. Jul 12, 2021

    comments (6)

  1. Visual speed. Posted 4 years ago
    1. It took me forever to get a decent shot as it zoomed over the water! Posted 4 years ago
      1. Yes and hand held I bet? Posted 4 years ago
        1. Yup, I don't own a tripod. Posted 4 years ago
          1. Situation like that ,a tripod is useless Posted 4 years ago
            1. Definitely! Posted 4 years ago

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The black tern is a small tern generally found in or near inland water in Europe and North America. As its name suggests, it has predominantly dark plumage. In some lights it can appear blue in the breeding season, hence the old English name "blue darr".

Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 15, 2021. Captured Jul 12, 2021 14:28 in Zuiderhooidijk 9755, 9755 Onnen, Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/11.0
  • 1/2500s
  • ISO2000
  • 222mm