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.

6 comments:

  1. 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.

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    1. The Terns are certainly photogenic, David - the Ferry Company could charge extra for spaces at the rear of the boat !

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  2. I share David's view. Brilliant!

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    1. Thanks.....it’s a cheap pelagic, with about four hours on the water for US $5.00 return !

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  3. Beautiful, John. Wish we had breeding terns here.

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    1. Thanks, Stu - the Terns can brighten up our long, hot summers here in the Tropics...

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