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Mordialloc Terns (Melb)

To: "'jenny spry'" <>, "'birding-aus'" <>, <>
Subject: Mordialloc Terns (Melb)
From: "Bob Cook" <>
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:32:09 +1000
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
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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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