Royal Tern in the Sky
A few days ago, I shared a story about being aboard a riverboat with laughing gulls trailing behind. I was mistaken—the birds following the boat were actually royal terns (Thalasseus maximus). The bird in this image is one of those graceful companions.
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I saw both species that day, which is why I initially assumed the birds trailing the riverboat were gulls. It was close to dusk, and my attention was split—trying to capture photos while staying present with my family. I didn’t get a clear look until I reviewed the images later. Even then, something about the tail shapes felt off for gulls.