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While watching several species of terns at Sandy Point, I nearly stepped on this newborn Least Tern chick that was resting in the sand. I quickly backed up and got down on my stomach for some shots. I photographed it resting for about ten minutes, until a much larger Roseate Tern flew low over the colony. The Roseate's shadow spooked the Least Tern chick, causing it scurry down the beach towards its parent. This bird was literally the size of a cotton ball with toothpicks for legs. I almost missed the shot of it running away, as I was literally cracking up. This is late in the season to see a Least Tern this young, so I am assuming this is the result of a pair re-nesting after a failed attempt (usually the result of predation, weather, or nesting too close to the hide tide line).

Sandy Point State Reservation
Ipswich, Massachusetts

August 12, 2011
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Lunnika-Horo [2017-12-05 10:37:05 +0000 UTC]

Awwww so adorable

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JohnlockedDancer [2017-07-07 11:08:46 +0000 UTC]

Lol! Fabulous story! And asΒ Picklesquidly Β said, itΒ΄s been circulating the internet as a meme along with the words: "Hot sand, hot sand, hot sand...". IΒ΄m so happy I found the original! I love it

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Aurora-Alley [2017-04-26 00:09:18 +0000 UTC]











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thewolfcreek [2016-12-03 08:43:06 +0000 UTC]

Lol...very fine shot and capture...

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Picklesquidly [2015-07-27 18:40:28 +0000 UTC]

This became a meme xD

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Pretty-Planet [2014-04-08 17:33:36 +0000 UTC]

AHHHH! Β Soooo cute!!! Β Look at his tiny fluffy butt!

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lila-me [2014-02-12 20:02:00 +0000 UTC]

love the little feet kicking up sand

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artiser [2013-12-06 14:35:59 +0000 UTC]

so sooo cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*gasp* CuTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING EVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!!

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solalislis3smuel [2013-10-27 11:08:06 +0000 UTC]

Very cute!

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revande [2013-05-12 05:35:51 +0000 UTC]

Very Cute!

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junweise [2013-04-17 08:03:26 +0000 UTC]

Nice moment xD

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leShamallow [2013-04-16 15:05:04 +0000 UTC]

I WANT TRAVEL THE WORLD!!!! (BUT I HATE KFC)

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ostoja [2013-04-01 12:09:15 +0000 UTC]

[link]

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Blue-Koi [2013-04-01 03:22:59 +0000 UTC]

"MOMMMMMYYYYYYYY!!!!!"

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l1quidluck [2013-04-01 03:06:20 +0000 UTC]

aww so cute!

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Bolynn [2013-03-31 22:49:07 +0000 UTC]

So Cute!

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dusadusa [2013-03-31 19:09:39 +0000 UTC]

awww this is so cute! was he safe, after all? did he find his mommy?

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Light-Foot [2013-03-31 18:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Aww

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reichan79 [2013-03-31 18:16:30 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely! He's so quick that he even doesn't touch the ground. LOL

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marysucrilhos [2013-03-31 17:02:59 +0000 UTC]

Too cute, can't process it

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AestheticallyCraved [2013-03-31 16:51:23 +0000 UTC]

This has to be my favorite funny, yet. The caption made this whole idea blow everything else out the water!

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AliWithAnEye [2013-03-31 16:42:02 +0000 UTC]

Omg so cute!!!

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Kristof-clg [2013-03-31 16:26:32 +0000 UTC]

Hot sand, Hot sand, Hot sand, Hot sand, Hot sand!

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Draw-Over [2013-03-31 15:29:43 +0000 UTC]

That's really cute

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chickaablet [2013-03-31 15:27:02 +0000 UTC]

aww~

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romante13 [2013-03-31 15:23:48 +0000 UTC]

first, I wanted to say sorry that I published your work without authorization,...

I found that picture on 9gag annd reposted it on facebook: [link]
Today I found out that you took this photo, so I added "credits" - and a link to you dA-account.
If you agree, I'd love to keep it on my facebook-Timeline.

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Saerl [2013-03-10 17:32:03 +0000 UTC]

Daaaawww that's adorable *o*

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UnreturnedLove [2012-12-20 03:55:32 +0000 UTC]

I bet it's so adorable up close XD

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merajmohammad [2012-11-05 12:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Winner,awesome

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Dorinootje [2012-11-03 18:16:52 +0000 UTC]

D'aaaaaaawwwww this is soooooooo friggin cute <3.<3

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valeryzabethh [2012-11-03 14:47:47 +0000 UTC]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

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TristessaArt [2012-10-03 17:59:15 +0000 UTC]

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pauczak [2012-08-17 13:58:09 +0000 UTC]

run baby of tern! run!!

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StarEvergreenFox [2012-08-14 21:16:50 +0000 UTC]

A cotton ball with toothpicks for legs... I LOVE IT!

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AF12 [2012-06-24 19:32:21 +0000 UTC]

its sooo cute!!

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icee-bleu [2012-06-15 21:33:00 +0000 UTC]

that's adorable

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hooopajoop [2012-06-07 06:48:14 +0000 UTC]

d'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaw

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FrostbiteTheFox [2012-06-05 20:59:00 +0000 UTC]

awwwwwwwww

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Arulana [2012-05-04 21:35:44 +0000 UTC]

it is so sweet!!!

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wonenownlee [2012-04-10 05:33:42 +0000 UTC]

AWWWWWWWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ..:iconwhiteheartplz:

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GracefulDreamer [2012-03-19 16:04:17 +0000 UTC]

aww! So adorable!

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Nitupa [2012-03-17 23:44:49 +0000 UTC]

So cute!Awwr,i love it ;D

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disinchanted [2012-03-12 21:04:13 +0000 UTC]

"MOMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY"


absolutely precious. xD

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dragonaki [2012-03-11 09:52:37 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOD ! so cute ! I love it !!!

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mamork [2012-03-05 17:11:08 +0000 UTC]

So cute !

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Thatsmyfancyusername [2012-02-23 15:15:32 +0000 UTC]

Confident chick!

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luct-angga [2012-02-13 12:15:09 +0000 UTC]

nyaaaaaaaahhh super cute!!

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magyaranna [2012-02-08 12:08:17 +0000 UTC]

sweet

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winterswind [2012-01-17 19:23:38 +0000 UTC]

beautiful shot, and an adorable subject!

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HerrHaller [2012-01-15 06:06:48 +0000 UTC]

Oh god this is cute. I love the pose of it!

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