More Least Terns

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

The Nest of a Diamondbacked Terrapin

Bank Swallows

I visited the Bank Swallow Colony off Lidge Dr. in Farmingville after work and had a blast.  While I didn't get the shots I wanted I made some progress and enjoyed watching these speedy birds come and go.  The specific colony I observed was on the east side of the road just before the Brown House which is under construction - this group of nests is close to the road so it makes observing and photographing them easy.  Keep in mind this is the first time photographing them so expect better photos to come in the future!

For more on birds, check out this book: National Geographic Complete Birds of the World