Hi all…
Just at Palmerston treatment ponds today
I’ll be honest and say I struggle at a distance with some Tern species
I’d love some help with ID for this time of year from those in the know
What I could see/no pics sorry only had my scope
Was
- Terns flying with a dusting of blackish grey on their bellies that was
obvious at a distance..
- Terns with a black cap that extended down onto their face under the eye but
dark legs and reddish bill and white belly…
Never been to these ponds
I used to go to Leanyer ones years ago before they closed them to the public
and saw Yellow wagtail and all sorts of ducks and some waders…not heaps at this
one that I was expecting…although..as we progress closer to the end of the
year…I imagine it will increase in activity
Anyways…
Any thoughts much appreciated before I complete my EBird checklist
(Heard Chestnut Rails calling nearby in mangroves at the back and Mangrove
Robins very vocal and sweet while calling and were fairly close for viewing and
male/female Black necked storks, Common Sandpipers & Pied stilts etc… still
some lovely species here)
Thankyou for help with the Terns
Kirri ☺️
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