Small tern with an entirely black body in breeding plumage with silvery wings. In the winter, their body is whitish-gray and they are not as conspicuous, but note small size, rather dark gray wings and rump, and black "helmet." Breeds in colonies in freshwater marshes and ponds. Builds a floating nest of plant matter. In migration and winter, often found in flocks. Feeds on insects and small fish. (eBird)
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Suddenly - the terns that had been flying out over the marsh were coming right at us. They flew over and around us as we paused on the dike to take photos, voicing their displeasure at our presence. We quickly realized that we must have been too close to their nests and so we hurried on and got out of the line of fire.

Tiny Marsh, Tiny, Ontario, Canada. May 2023.

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Make:	Canon
Model:	Canon EOS R6
Exposure:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture:	f/11.0
ISO Speed:	400
Focal Length:	800 mm
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM