First Terns of the Year, Studland 01/04/2026

[PimperneBloke]

Had a lovely early morning jaunt to Studland, and surprisingly saw my first terns of the year. Usually I have to wait 'til a Brownsea visit for Sandwich Terns


https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPJhW

[SnappyMac]

Very nice PB, I haven't seen any yet.

[Linda257]

Tern time again...wow...time flies eh! Some nice shots there PB, sky ain't looking bad either

[PimperneBloke]

Tern time again...wow...time flies eh! Some nice shots there PB, sky ain't looking bad either

Certainly does Linda The sky... it was classed as "sunny spells" ... the spell was about 10% of the sky during the 5 minutes the terns were there!!

[PimperneBloke]

Very nice PB, I haven't seen any yet.

Thanks Snappy, I wasn't expecting them! There was a Black Necked Grebe in full summer finery there yesterday, and a Great Northern Diver loitering, but I had no sign of either today unfortunately.

[SnappyMac]

Some cracking birds to find then PB.

[PimperneBloke]

Some cracking birds to find then PB.

No mention of them being there yesterday. They're pretty tardy if still about!

[Jacksparrow]

Very elegant bird captured from all angles.

[Willpar]

Great shots PB.

[PimperneBloke]

Very elegant bird captured from all angles.

Thanks Jack. Terns are certainly one of my favourite birds to watch in flight, as you say, very elegant.....now to see an Elegant Tern.... that would ne a treat