Royal terns at Pea Island Refuge

Two royal terns, white with black crest and orange bills facing each other on sandy beach

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Karen Lebing

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A pair of royal terns on the beach at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.

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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

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