In the spotlight: Caspian tern

On August 20th, I had an encounter at the Zwin that makes you as a bird photographer just that little bit more enthusiastic, because among the many birds that can be admired there daily, 2 Caspian terns were present, an impressive bird that immediately draws attention with its large stature, powerful wings, striking orange-red bill, and loud call.The Caspian tern belongs to the largest terns in the world and is certainly not a bird you get in front of your lens every day in Belgium. This made the moment this beautiful bird flew through the Zwin extra special for me, especially since it allowed itself to be photographed from very close up a number of times while gliding elegantly through the air.What fascinated me the most was the contrast between its almost white plumage, the dark wingtips, and its striking black cap, while the orange-red bill gave the whole thing a beautiful touch of color, and I eventually headed home with a full SD card.Sometimes, as a photographer, you don't have to look far for a special encounter, because at moments like these, you realize once again that nature itself decides what appears in front of your lens.

 #NikonD850 #Tamron150-600G2 #Zwin Knokke

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