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Tern Parent Brings Back a Gig Fish For Their Chicks

Tern parents bring back a big fish for their chicks occasionally. Watch as the parent playfully makes the chicks chase the fish, even though it's too big for them. If the chick drops the fish couple times, the parent will take it to the ocean for a quick wash.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Long Island, New York, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-9M2
Copyright: © Kawing Chiu
Awards
Photo of the Day: 06.26.24