In a world chock-full of beautiful birds,
Inca Terns have to be some of the most stunning,
and unique.
Their looks are matched by their winsome personalities.
Inca Terns are the only member of their genus, Larosterna.
They are restricted to areas enriched by The Humboldt Current, off the coasts of Peru and Chile.
They are a near threatened species.
Cheers to you from the always wonderful to find, Inca Terns~
What a fascinating bird. Wonderful bits of color pop so much.
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A monochromatic background does make colors pop. Mother Nature rocks artistry ❤
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So true. She has good taste!
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Love the second photo down, Cindy. What a face. –Curt
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Thank you Curt. They are sweet birds on top of being striking.
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From blue feet to red feet and a white, handlebar mustache. LOL! Beautiful.
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All testaments to a highly creative creator!
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They are another beautiful design by nature! Strange but really beautiful!
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They are strange but really beautiful, I wonder what they think of our design!
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A good question! Hope not the ugly looking 🙂
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These birds are unique and pretty, Cindy. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you my sweet friend ❤
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You capture such beautiful birds with your lens every time and one can see every intricate detail. They are real treasures and are so unique and picturesque, I love all the bird posts you do. Keep up the good work, Cindy. Always so enjoyable to look at.
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You are a lovely person Joyce. Thank you for your kindness ❤
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Gorgeous birds, Cindy!
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WOW! Extraordinary. These are amazing images of stunning birds!
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Awww, you are very kind & most appreciated ❤
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Beautiful images. 🙂
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Grazie mille!
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Beautiful bird🌸
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Happy you like him!
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Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
Beautiful photos by Cindy Knoke of Inca Terns. found off the coasts of Peru and Chile.
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Hugs to you kind Patricia & Happy Friday ❤
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What striking markings these birdies have! Love the cheery yellow and red. Thank you for getting my Friday off to a happy start!
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Your kind comment just did the same for me ❤
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Oh wow, they are beautiful.
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They are special aren’t they!
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Beautiful photos, Cindy!
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Muchas gracias mi amiga!
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Absolutely stunning birds! What a blessing to see!
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Yes, seeing them on two trips to their habitat has been a thrill each time.
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I believe this is the second species you’ve highlighted whose range is restricted to the Humboldt Current? If I’m not mistake, I believe that current carries cold waters from near Antarctica up to the coasts of South America? I hope that the melting of Antarctica doesn’t impact the current too much…
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It brings nutrient rich waters along the coast of South America, you are correct. I imagine arctic melting is negatively influencing everything as we speak.
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Yea, I’m sure many of the ocean currents will be affected by the warming waters…
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Sad.
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The colors are quite striking.
O/T: Being allowed to *like* posts today. Tomorrow, maybe not. 😉
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Thanks David. It sounds the gremlin glitches are upon you . May The Force be with you!
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Yes, stunning birds! And great pics, as always!
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Thanks much my friend & Happy Sunday to you!
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What striking coloration! Beautiful. You take such great trips, Cindy.
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Thank you Patti. We are trying to live life to the max, for as long as we can.
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That’s our philosophy too. 🙂 🙂
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I like the way you explain your thoughts with pic althought i could not understand the language
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Thank you for making the effort. I appreciate it. Cheers to you ❤
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My pleasure….😊
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Gorgeous captures!
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Thank you & cheers Donna ❤
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Completely fabulous birds, how lucky to have seen them. And how fortunate you took such good photos so we can admire them too… RH
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Thank you for such a thoughtful comment & cheers to you sweet friend ❤
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I agree with RH. Couldn’t have said it any better. Except to add, you have a way with birds. They like hanging out with you.
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Ahhh, thank you so much, means a lot. I think they may sense how utterly besotted I am with them. They are such pure creatures.
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Such gorgeous photos – thank you for introducing me to such a beautiful bird!
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Thank you more for appreciating him!
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