Mainly birding in Hong Kong with a few pictures thrown in.
26 Jun 2021
Hong Kong’s Breeding Terns
Hong Kong has three species of breeding tern, - Bridled, Black-naped and Roseate - and the rocks near Tap Mun Chau (Grassy Island) in the northeast New Territories are a stronghold for them.
There are ferries to Tap Mun from Ma Liu Shui (near Chinese University) and from Wong Shek Pier, Sai Kung.
Late June sees a peak of activity, as the birds roam the waters of Tolo Harbour, to catch fish for their newly-hatched young.
These are some shots from the back of the public ferry, taken yesterday, 25th June 2021.
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What a fabulous series of pictures, John. These flight shots are not easy and you have done a remarkable job, capturing the grace of a tern in the air. No ballet was ever choreographed better.
ReplyDeleteThe Terns are certainly photogenic, David - the Ferry Company could charge extra for spaces at the rear of the boat !
DeleteI share David's view. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks.....it’s a cheap pelagic, with about four hours on the water for US $5.00 return !
DeleteBeautiful, John. Wish we had breeding terns here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stu - the Terns can brighten up our long, hot summers here in the Tropics...
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