Mated Royal Terns - Canvas Giclee Painting Coastal Bird Painting Water is reflecting the trees

Water is reflecting the trees

I had not seen her on our cove before

Image size 17" x 23" x 1

Nests on bare ground preferable a slight rise surrounded by water

First I found two eggs on the ground

Mated Royal Terns - Canvas Giclee Painting Coastal Bird Painting Water is reflecting the treesRoyal terns mate for life. Sometimes this does not result with offspring, but they do not split up. However they still preform their mating routine . During the court ship rituals they will display high stepping Happy Feet dancing. Their neck is extended and slightly back and bends the wings out like a skirt. Its fun to watch them! The painting measures 12 x 16, with frame 13. 25" x 17. 25" x 2" deep. The frame is solid wood and custom for this