Fairy Tern (3/13)

CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae

Sternula nereis  

A close-up of a Fairy Tern in breeding plumage.

I was surprised at how closely the terns let me approach as I shuffled slowly in the open across wet sand on my knees.

I was allowed within a few metres, obviously not much of a threat, but a kestrel had them scattering as soon as it was within view.