Arctic Tern May 20th, 2014 Potter's Marsh, near Anchorage, Alaska Canon 70D, 400

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Arctic Tern in flight. At Potter's Marsh south of Anchorage, Alaska. The birds were busy breeding, laying eggs, and in some cases starting to raise young. They were very curious and defensive about visitors in a parking area. This bird came over to check out the guy with the camera.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk, E 154th Ave, Anchorage, AK, USA
Photo credit: © Terry Sohl / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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