On August 26 Kelly Koslowski spotted a tern that looked very much like a
Royal Tern - significant white forehead and orange bill.  It was mixed in
with Caspian Terns and Ring-billed Gulls near the big island just off  the
boat house.  The kayakers and boaters scared off the terns and we searched
until dark without finding it again.   We have been looking for it ever
since. Today I spotted the bird and got some iPhone4 pictures through my
spotting scope (https://www.flickr.com/photos/85567104@N05/) - same
significant white forehead and orange bill when compared to Caspian's
standing nearby.  I posted two other pictures showing Royal Terns in
California and at Hilton Head for comparison.  I did not get a  good look at
its wings when boaters scared them off again.



This looks pretty good but I would like the opinions of anyone who really
knows Terns.  We referenced Sibley and Crosley guides and the bird is a good
match for Royal.





Matt Valencic


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