Least Tern: Kennebunk, Maine, USA, June 2026 — another favorite aerial technique of the Least Tern — the hover. On spread and beating wings, the bird dances to stay still, suspended seconds at a time. They use it while hunting. They use it as a mating display. They use it as a threat. I always think it makes them look angelic. Sony a6700. Sigma 16-300 Contemporary at about 800mm equivalent. Program mode with flight and action modifications. Processed in Photomator.