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7,500 pairs of white terns nest at Midway, the largest colony in the Hawaiian islands. |
| The biggest threat to the chick is the hot, midday sun, so it must be shaded by the adult. |
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As the chick grows, the parents leave it for extended periods while they go fishing. The chicks stand their ground and wait for the parents to return with food. |
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| Balanced on its perch an older chick assumes a defensive posture. |
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