Following link is to photos taken of three terns when at Mordialloc with Jen
Spry this morning.
I am fascinated by the "splotchy" plumage on the Arctic Tern - is this a
moulting or immature stage??
Clear difference in the shoulder mark between the White-fronted (also
completely white underwing) and the "probable" Common, which has the much
clearer dark mark. Also difference in head markings.
I am most willing to be corrected on any interpretation.
Love the P Gull "puppy" which was persistently "playing" with the tennis
ball - last picture!
http://picasaweb.google.com.au/BobBirdPics/TernsOct2010?feat=directlink
Regards
Bob Cook
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On Behalf Of jenny spry
Sent: Thursday, 14 October 2010 12:36 PM
To: birding-aus;
Subject: Mordialloc Terns (Melb)
Hi all,
The three (four) tern species were on the beach working between the pier and
the drain pipes to the north. One common, one White-fronted and one Arctic -
and lots more Crested than were on the beach on saturday. I arrived at 1030
and saw Bob Cook and we watched them until about 1130. The Arctic was on the
outer of the flock and a bit nervous. The Common and White-fronted were
happily in the middle of the Crested.
cheers
Jen
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