May 13, 2021: White Tern
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During the Mountains in the Deep: Exploring the Central Pacific Basin expedition, while diving off Palmyra Atoll, this white tern, also known as the fairy tern, made a flyby of NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.
May 13 is both International Migratory Bird Day, which highlights the importance of migrating-bird stopover sites and their habitats. It is also Global Big Day, an event that brings together birders from around the world. Go outside, observe the birds, and appreciate nature!
From: Birding on the High Seas.