White Tern chick: Notice that with its eyes closed it looks as if they are open. This may be for protection. Other chicks did not have the spots around the eyes.

Sand Island, Midway Atoll

5/8/01
Canon 100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS lens, EOS 1V, Velvia
Code: 2001036s03


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