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The Royal Tern is much like the Least Tern but larger and so much more dramatic. Whether they are matting, courting, hunting for fish, or protecting their nest, these birds do it with flair and passion. As with most of the shore birds, they both raise the young and enjoy a tight family structure.

Offering Her A Fish

Offering Her A Fish

Male Competition

Male Competition

Romance

Romance

Mating Couple

Mating Couple

More Romance

More Romance

Getting Rough

Getting Rough

Another Male Wants In

Another Male Wants In

Sunset Sex

Sunset Sex

She's been better

She's been better

Evening Bath

Evening Bath

They Found Each Other

They Found Each Other

Guest

Guest

She Accepted The Fish

She Accepted The Fish

Loving Moment

Loving Moment

Another Bath

Another Bath

Keep Up Appearances

Keep Up Appearances

On The Hunt

On The Hunt

Got One

Got One

End Of The Day

End Of The Day