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Feeding LT Juv

Normally all the birds will facing the persistent wind direction, be if morning or evening. Hence, the adults always get into a bit of trouble positioning themselves for land in the mornings. Fish is sometimes dropped as a result. Passing can be done nicely in the evenings.

Juv gets hysterical when the parent arrives with fish. The juv that is supposed to feed will wave the wings and try to attract attention of the arriving parent. The other juv normally stays still. the lookout parent will then fly off to get the food for the other chick. If the other chick snatches the fish, the rightful chick normally chases it around until the fish is dropped and it claims the fish. Feeding of adult to adult also occur during mating season and also during juv care season.
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Mommy Little Tern Feeds Juv
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