Tern

Spotted on my walk back from Walthamstow Marshes, as I crossed the bridge by the Springfield Marina. I don’t think i’ve seen a tern in London before, and certainly not as up close. Who knows what it may have seen in the water, but it hovered, swooped and darted for a long time. Fortunately I was able to get a decent image of him in flight after a while.

Tern hovering over the Lea River – click to see animation
Tern darting into Lea River. Click to see animation.

 

Tern low over the Lea River
Tern with wings fully extended, over Lea River