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Coal Oil Point Reserve, Santa Barbara : June 12, 2016

Breeding season for the snowy plovers and least terns.

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Snowy Plover chick

Laying low

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A pair of Least Terns

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Plover tracks

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A tern decoy to attract more terns

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I assume this is a courtship display and not fake-hurt

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Least Tern delivering food to its mate

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