{"id":6092,"date":"2012-09-10T05:52:19","date_gmt":"2012-09-10T11:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=6092"},"modified":"2023-05-04T15:33:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T21:33:47","slug":"caspian-terns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2012\/09\/10\/caspian-terns\/","title":{"rendered":"Caspian Terns"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CaspianCaspian Tern in flight next to the Gulf- Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1\/2500, ISO 500, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 280mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia<\/em>) are North America’s largest tern with a wingspan of 50 inches and weighing in at 1.4 pounds. The image above shows an adult going into nonbreeding plumage coming in for a landing at Fort De Soto’s north beach during the month of September.<\/p>\n

\"CaspianCaspian Tern on a mudflat – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1\/1000, ISO 160, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

This image shows an adult Caspian Tern in breeding plumage with a solid black, glossy cap, this was taken during the month of May also at Fort De Soto’s north beach.<\/p>\n

I am fortunate that I see these large terns here in Utah as well. I usually hear their harsh “kraa” long before I see them. Although I have seen a few lately they will soon be gone to their wintering grounds.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Caspian Tern photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) are North America’s largest tern with a wingspan of 50 inches and weighing in at 1.4 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