Ritual of courting terns

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The mating ritual of courting terns is quite complex. The female waits on a comfortable elevation, and the male brings her a gift - a fish. If the female is favorable to the male, then she accepts the gift. In my case, something did not suit the female, she defiantly turned away and did not accept the fish

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All photos by Evgenia Sevryukova (@macro-jane)

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That first shot is so perfect. She is not putting up with that poor quality fish. 😂

And he was very sad, that she didn't like his present) Thank you)

Keep motivated to protect our home!🛡🌎🌍🌏