The Antarctic Terns were not deterred by snows on station, rather they seemed to take advantage of the excellent camouflage it offered them, whilst they rested up after recent storms. They all sit facing into the wind, nestled down into hollows in the snow. We more often see them flying about, and they are most elegant in flight, zipping over the tops of the cresting waves. They are fast and very manoeuvrable, so I have found it a rare pleasure to be able to photograph them whilst they sit still!
When these guys are in breeding plumage their little black caps will be all filled in. New caps to impress the ladies!
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Ready for take off. Photo: Jacque Comery
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Antarctic Terns on the snowy beach front. Photo: Jacque Comery
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Facing into the wind, and acting invisible. Photo: Jacque Comery
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