Little Jet fighters

This afternoon there were a couple of terns zipping around the salt marsh making me dizzy trying to follow them.

These tiny, super fast flyers are always a fun challenge to try tracking as they swoop and dive in search of their prey.

The terns almost look like miniature fighter jets as they blast their way around the marsh at hyper speeds.

20 thoughts on “Little Jet fighters”

donna213 on March 26, 2015 at 6:14 pm said:

I do love seeing the terns, nice captures of those fast little terns. Yes, I agree, fighter planes of the sky.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 7:43 am said:
  
  Thanks, they sure are quick little guys.
  
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Shelley Ridout on March 26, 2015 at 6:37 pm said:

Nice shots of the quick little beggars. They are definitely a fun challenge to capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 7:44 am said:
  
  I get a bit dizzy trying to follow them but it us fun.
  
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Patrizia M. on March 26, 2015 at 6:44 pm said:

Molto belli questi scatti. Bravissimo Phil
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 7:44 am said:
  
  Grazie Pat!
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 26, 2015 at 9:16 pm said:

You did great to keep up!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 7:45 am said:
  
  Thanks, they keep me on my toes and it’s good practice too!
  
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ecoy1 on March 26, 2015 at 11:20 pm said:

Beautiful set, Phil! Thanks!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 7:46 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you liked the terns, thanks much!
  
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foxleylady on March 27, 2015 at 8:06 am said:

These are fantastic pictures of these incredibly fast little birds! You never fail to amaze me, that you can get such great pictures of them, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Maggie, thank you!
  
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Linda on March 27, 2015 at 8:12 am said:

Beautiful shots, and yes they do resemble jet fighters, but are much prettier…thanks Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Oh yes, much prettier, and less lethal too. Well, unless you are a fish. 😉
  
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Raewyn's Photos on March 27, 2015 at 2:39 pm said:

They certainly do. Great captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out and glad you like the terns.
  
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Pat on March 27, 2015 at 3:37 pm said:

Beautiful flight shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million!
  
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The Lite Rider on March 27, 2015 at 4:51 pm said:

These cute little guys definitely look like they are build for fast moves, darting, and all things involving speed. Really nice captures here!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 27, 2015 at 6:44 pm said:
  
  They really are built not just for speed but for maneuverability. They do zip around. 🙂
  
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