Visited my favorite bird spot this evening - the Least Tern Colony in Reeves bay and spent a little time photographing the nesting birds. I did find 2 Common Tern scrapes so hopefully they will nest soon. Really looking forward to when these eggs all hatch and I have so many chicks to photograph. I also came across several fresh Diamond-backed Terrapin Nests so hopefully I'll be lucky and photograph them when they hatch out later in the summer.
This Least Tern was trying to look tough . . .
For more on the animals you can nesting find on Long Island check out John Turner's fabulous book: Exploring the Other Island: A seasonal guide to nature on Long Island
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| The Nest of a Diamondbacked Terrapin |
