Least Terns: Kennebunk, Maine, USA, May 2026 — It is the season when male Least Terns dangle Sand Lances in front of prospective mates to increase their chances. Mostly I see frustrated males—with females scuttling away from them and their smelly fish. It must work at least occasionally since there are birds on eggs already. 🙂 Sony a6700. Sigma 16-300 Contemporary at about 1000mm equivalent field of view (cropped and super-sized). Program with birds and wildlife modifications. Processed in Photomator.