Common Tern silhouette - Nickerson Beach, NY

Silhouette of a Common Tern perched on a post at the Nickerson Beach, New York:

Common Tern ( Sterna hirundo ) photographed against a setting sun - Nickerson Beach, New York

Common scene of a common bird with many “photographers” bored with lack of action…

To me, there is always something interesting to photograph at the beach. It only depends on how you interpret the scene at the front of you…

If you are visiting Nickerson Beach in upcoming days, check out my Location Updates: https://www.greggard.com/location-updates/nickerson-beach-ny-updates This is where I post frequent reports on where and what I’m photographing at the beach these days. I also share there tips on how I’m photographing there..

I hope, I didn’t preach too much in my latest post🙈 and that provided information will spark a change in the way you look at the common scene😁 If you are a subscriber, check it out…

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Close-up of an adult Common Tern standing on a post showing its silhouette - 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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