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Image: Least Tern on Nest

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Description: If you see a least tern laying just below the surface of the sand, it is probably on its nest. They are very shallow and minimally scooped out. Not a lot of preparation goes into building a nest!
Title: Least Tern on Nest
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Author: Martha Garito
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