Terns in the company of Cormorants.

On a rainy morning that broke the heatwave we took a walk on the beach.
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Always so lovely to watch a Tern explosion into the air.

A bit wet and uncomfortable, but I waited on the beach for the take off. The terns are on the endangered red list and thankfully this little colony of terns over here seems to grow larger every year.
The following two photos below will show you the main actors in this post.

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First we have the Terns (Sterna paradisaea)
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Second we have the White-breasted Cormorants (Phalacrocorax lucidus)
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And here was where I found them all together at the take off.
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Terns are long-lived birds and are relatively free from natural predators and parasites; most species are declining in numbers due directly or indirectly to human activities, including habitat loss, pollution, disturbance, and predation by introduced mammals. The Chinese crested tern is in a critical situation and three other species are classed as endangered. International agreements provide a measure of protection, but adults and eggs of some species are still used for food in the tropics. The eggs of two species are eaten in the West Indies because they are believed to have aphrodisiac properties.
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And then they were all gone with the wind.
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I don't think that this beautiful lady would mind the rain very much :)
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Now you can go and look up the fact that the Tern holds the record for the longest distance flight, twice around the planet called earth.
Amazing to think that such a small fast flyer can achieve such a record.
A big danger to terns are high overhanging cables and mankind is the main reason for their endangered status due to their habitat being destroyed.

Such is the life of our terns, so let's enjoy them while they are still around.

And That's All Friends.

Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon Powershot SX60HS Bridge camera.

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So many of them and great shots :)
and yes I do not think the lady will mind the rain at all

Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)

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Thank you kindly JJ, and hope that all is well with you and Lulu.

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Yea all good thanks
I hope all is well with you both

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Good to hear and yes we are also okay thanks. Just the normal ageing pains !LOLZ

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Always makes me wonder why they call it the golden years lol

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Hahaha, yes, I read a piece where a guy said at 65 you retire from a lifelong slog.
At 70 years you have all of your grand children settled.
Then for another 11 years (if you survive) it is time to focus only on yourself and to do the things that make you happy and contented.

I wonder how many of us will be able to do this !LOLZ

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