Least Tern & Chicks Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Coastal Life I spotted this one drinking

I spotted this one drinking from a fountain in the middle of an intersection

Royal Terns are characterized by their large orange-red bill and larger stature

I just love watching the little guys running around water's edge  These were at the waters edge with their reflecting in the wet sand

They also show off their crest during parts of the mating ritual

Species of high concern because they were hunted to near extinction in the late nineteenth century for their long breeding plumage

Least Tern & Chicks Wall Plaque Giclee Painting Coastal Life I spotted this one drinkingThe young leave the nest after a few days, finding places nearby to explore and hide. Both parents feed the young for two to three months. Saw this trio on Treasure Island during nesting season. The littlest one looks to have hatched that day and the other one seems to be a day or two older. Absolutely precious! This beautiful giclee is perfectly color matched, produced in the United States using archival pigment inks that produces a rich and realist