Common Noddy Tern - a very handsome bird by lbmcshutter

Common Noddy Tern - a very handsome bird

I'll bet they don't like being thought of as "common" they seemed quite dignified to me
Fascinating! Look how he blends in (except his mask) with his surroundings. I like how this photo makes your eye search around to find the subject.

If you don't mind me asking, what region of the world are you in? Wonderful to get to see these birds, no such species anywhere near me.
June 21st, 2011  
@intrepidme I have just updated my profile to answer that question which a few people have been asking, a small (135 sq km) sub-equatorial island in the Indian Ocean, I'm here for work for 6-12 months (nearly finished 6 and hoping to get another 6 months)
June 21st, 2011  
Wow! Well, I hope you get your six more months too, so I can continue to see your corner of the world!
June 21st, 2011  
Looks like an uncommonly elegant bird to me ;).
June 21st, 2011  
I agree with Janna - he's very elegant! Fabulous capture!
June 21st, 2011  
beautiful coloring and deatils!
June 21st, 2011  
LOL... I think you are right. Seem to have the regal air about them. Nice shot. Beautiful bird.
June 21st, 2011  
Wow, thank goodness that little booby bird made it to the PP so I could find and follow you. I am in love with your shots of this island and can't wait to see what is next!!
June 21st, 2011  
Handsome bird and great shot.
June 21st, 2011  
Wow! That head looks so metallic, almost like he's got a helmet.
June 22nd, 2011  
Gorgeous capture!
June 22nd, 2011  
Wow! What a beauty!
June 22nd, 2011  
Pretty birdy, nice hat :)
June 22nd, 2011  
Fantastic shot - so sharp! He does have beautiful eyes.
June 22nd, 2011  
Awesome shot! Love the coloring of this bird
June 23rd, 2011  
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