Common Tern fishing - Nickerson Beach, NY

An adult Common Tern about to snatch a fish:

Common Tern ( Sterna hirundo ) fishing - Nickerson Beach, New York

The latest post, in my Location Updates provides detailed information on how I’m getting photographs like this one with nesting birds flying and fishing low above the water. In these updates you will also find regular reports on where I’m finding the best photographic opportunities at the Nickerson Beach. It is only mid June and I’ve already posted over 20 updates, 4 maps and few tips never shared before: https://www.greggard.com/location-updates/nickerson-beach-ny-updates

Close-up of an adult Common Tern flying low above the water with its wings widespread - Nickerson Beach, NY

If you need help with improving your photography at this renowned hotspot for nesting shorebirds, I wrote an extensive free guide on this spectacular place: https://www.greggard.com/blog/nesting-shorebirds-nickerson-beach-long-island-ny-photography-guide

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