Carquinez Strait

Benicia, Crockett, Martinez and Vallejo

Shaking Off The Water...<br />
A Caspian Tern shaking itself dry after diving for a fish.<br />
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To get this shot I would watch for one that just dove into the water, then track it after it took off.<br />
If they had a fish they would either eat it or get a firm grip before shaking off the water. If they didn't have a fish they would shake themselves dry more quickly after emerging from the water.

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Shaking Off The Water...
A Caspian Tern shaking itself dry after diving for a fish.

To get this shot I would watch for one that just dove into the water, then track it after it took off.
If they had a fish they would either eat it or get a firm grip before shaking off the water. If they didn't have a fish they would shake themselves dry more quickly after emerging from the water.

Area Bay Carquinez Strait Caspian SF Tern Vallejo bird flying off shaking water

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