The white wings of a manu-o-Kū fairy tern can be seen amongst the foliage of a large, old tree.

I haven’t taken a photograph of a bird recently and I can feel the withdrawal symptoms.

Here’s the most recent shot, a
manu-o-Kū, also known as a white fairy tern. It’s the ornithic symbol of Honolulu.

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Manu-o-Ku
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#AvianAugust2025
Bird Photo © Eric VanderWerf, NWFBlog
Luna Moth Photo © Patrick Randall, iNaturalist

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Day 10 of #AvianAugust, hosted by @cookiedoves.bsky.social: Manu-o-Kū or White Tern (Gygis alba)

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A new chick emerges - take a moment to appreciate nature- this nesting manu-o-kū waited patiently for its little baby and now they’re here! The mama has a tiny fish in its mouth- holding it for when the baby wants it. #birdsofhawaii #manuoku #babybird