Hi Milburns,
Are you certain it wasn't a Whiskered in full breeding plumage?
Cheers,
D.
> Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2013 20:21:34 +1000
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> Subject: [canberrabirds] FSTW: Eastern Common Tern
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> An adult Eastern Common Tern (Sterna hirundo longipennis), still in
> breeding plumage, was with the flock of Whiskered Terns (approximately
> 15) at the largest pond at Fyshwick Sewage Treatment Plant this evening
> until sunset. The bird was visible from the Old Dairy Flat Road at the
> heavy green gate looking towards the green hut.
>
> Milburn
>
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