Every day since my arrival I have been checking the beaches for Royal Terns because at this time of the year I have seen them resting during spring migration. Yesterday a small flock were on the beach at Dania close to the pier and amongst the sunbathers. A few were in full breeding plumage and remarkeably I was able to slowly and carefully shufle to within only 3 feet of them. I tried very hard not to disturb them too much as they were obviously resting from their migration.

These are both Royals the one above being in full breeding condition and the one below has yet to moult through in to full breeding plumage.

I am thrilled with this image below,  it's a cracker and one of the nicest pics of my trip so far.

Or perhaps this one s even better!