Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

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p.1 #1 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

It's been brutally hot in New York City with the peak high of 108f (42c) and at times the leaves were not wiggling. It finally cooled off some Yesterday and I headed to Nickerson Beach in the morning. I was surprised to find hot fog and while I love to shoot in fog not being able to cool down by sweating wares on me. Tern chicks did something I've never seen before. They were lead across about 25 yards of sand from the nesting area to the water's edge by one of the older chicks. This was unusual and I watched and took photos and then the oldest went into the surf. Hear are photos of that chick, they are heavily cropped yet precious.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

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Jul 06, 2026 at 03:06 PM

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p.1 #2 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

Adorable chick shots Morris! Super timing and nice sequence.

Looks like me the first time I tried to body surf!

(that northern beach sand was like 40 grit compared to the white stuff we have down here, ouch!)

Eric

Jul 06, 2026 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #3 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

Poor little guy, got more than he bargained for. The last one is priceless. Great set!

Jul 06, 2026 at 08:28 PM

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p.1 #4 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

Neat sequence Morris, seems like cooling off time!

Bob

Jul 07, 2026 at 05:22 PM

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p.1 #5 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

A really nIce sequence!

Jul 08, 2026 at 08:11 AM

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p.1 #6 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

Morris, I can't find words to say how much I love these images. Keep up the good work.
Sue

Jul 08, 2026 at 12:17 PM

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p.1 #7 · Tern Chick's Ocean Adventure

Great job Morris. Your photos really make you feel for this little one.
Gary

Jul 08, 2026 at 12:47 PM


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