One of my most favorite things to do in Anna Maria
is to sit on the beach
at sunset and watch the Royal Terns
during their courting season.
They strut
and chase
until they win their girl over.
They argue
and fight
and debate
with such commotion
that others are drawn in
to offer their opinion
but by at the end of the day
all is well as it should be.
Here's to your weekend
being as well as it can be!
Later friends,
52 comments:
too dang cute! :) such attitude!
Great photos! I don't think we have any of these birds here. I sure wish we did!
These are such terrific captures, Reena! And, yes, what an attitude! I love them! Wonderful post and a fun start for my day! Thanks! Hope you -- and the Royal Terns have a great weekend!!
Sylvia
They are quite regal, the 'do' makes the outfit :-)
did you sign them up for dancing with the stars?
Oh Reena,I ♥♥ LOVE ♥♥ THIS POST! This would make such a great cartoon!!
all that over a girl! heheheee =)
great shots =)
What neat looking birds! Fun!
Striking birds. I'd love to see one for reals. That sand is so white. It looks like the salt at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Wonderful! So happy to know that there was a happy ending.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
awww that is a fun series of pics...and nice commentary too...lol...hope you have a wonderful weekend as well...
Wonderful series.. beautifully captured.. totally enjoyable!
Have a great weekend, Reena.
Whoa! These terns are awesome. You really nailed some wonderful action shots. What camera and lens did you use for these?
What fabulous captures of some totally cooool looking birds. I have never seen any of these before...they are beautiful.
How wonderful to be able to observe these so close. They're characterful for sure.
LOL these re great.... :)
Fred and Ethel, for sure! :-)
What a wonderful series of photographs this is Reena.
Wishing you a fantastic weekend!
These guys make me laugh:) Cool birds and you got very nice and close shots!
Oh my gosh, I love these photos, Reena. What an elegant bird this is. Never saw one in real life!
I see why they're called Royal Terns! What a fabulous series of photos this is!
This is kind of what happens at my house... :-)
As always, great pictures and captions that have given me a much needed lift at the end of a very long week!
Enjoy your weekend!!
You should caption (like you do your backyard birds) all those photos. They're priceless!
Hi Reena...Oh my goodness made me laugh so hard!!
Love the royalty look...great, great shots..I loved them!!
Grace
They are some cool dudes with those hairdos!!!
Delightful! They really have it to strut don't they?
Fabulous series of photos! I wish I could see those birds!
Simply amazing! Such a great looking bird to shoot with that contrast in colors. Your shots are great. Have a great weekend.
so cute!
Wonderful set of pictures.
I can see how just sitting and watching would make many hours tick over!
Cheers - Stewart M - Australia
Your post today is very noisy.
I remember thinking how strange looking they were when I first saw them but captivating too. Gorgeous pics.
You always make me smile when I pop in here.. THANKS..
Hugs~
Adorable story. Just like people :) Love that sunset hue!
Have a great weekend, Reena!
LOL looks like everyone tern has his turn on just the right
Mate!
Hugs
Adi and mom
Birds will be birds. Great pictures!
Wishing you a Happy Mothers Day!
what can i say!
i'm always in awe of your beautiful photography.
these are so darn cute!
GREAT captures, reena! you've captured those cute guys sooo beautifully/capably!
very nicely done you!
xoxo
this is one of your best posts to my opinion.
Love when the others chime in.
Wow, what an incredible series of shots! Love each one! Would you consider sharing your favorite with my readers in my meme 'Weekly Top Shot?' The link to the linky is: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=7202
These are fantastic!
you and your camera
find marvelous stories:)
-Jennifer
What a wonderful series of photos Reena! I love the golden light you shot these in...looks like it must have been sunset on Anna Maria:)
What a great series of photos. The light and crispness is amazing. How lucky you are to be able to watch this ritual.
Those are stupendous shots, conveys a good story of courtship. :D
Dog Fence
loved this post ..
Wow - glorious shots! Just lovely.
A tremendous series, beautiful birds and strut they do!
Reena, these are an incredible series of captures! What a neat looking bird. Wowzers!!
WOW, I love all your terns. They are fun birds to see. Your photos are awesome Reena!
These are just amazing. Love this.. and the previous heron post. Just gorgeous.
I just love the wee stories you put to your marvelous photos!
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