Terns again

ijwilki · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-10, 08:11 PM

Spotted some terns down on the site shoreline today. The first couple of pics are little terns and I think the next couple are common terns. I think the last one is a juvenile common tern but I'm not completely sure.

Twitcheruth · #2 (**permalink**) 04-06-10, 11:15 AM

A nice selection of Tern images Ian,the first 2 are definitely Little and I think the next 2 are Common......not sure about the last one though.....as you say probably a youngster......tho the beak looks not quite right to me????

Little Sparrow · #3 (**permalink**) 04-06-10, 01:39 PM

Super photo's of the Terns, Ian! You really are seeing some great birds!

ijwilki · #4 (**permalink**) 04-06-10, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitcheruth

A nice selection of Tern images Ian,the first 2 are definitely Little and I think the next 2 are Common......not sure about the last one though.....as you say probably a youngster......tho the beak looks not quite right to me????

It was the beak that was puzzling me also. Another pic of it attached.

I've just realised the terns are all facing to the left in these pics.

Thanks for your comments Ruth and LS. Despite seeing these birds I'm itching to get home - only 2 weeks now! Had intended to try and see the Ospreys again today but high winds and a sandstorm put paid to that.

PeterB · #5 (**permalink**) 04-06-10, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ijwilki

I've just realised the terns are all facing to the left in these pics.

I noticed this too, I assumed you were just good at directing them.

I googled juvenile common tern and there are plenty of pics which match your last pic very well.

ijwilki · #6 (**permalink**) 05-06-10, 05:54 AM

Cheers Peter. I've a feeling they were facing into the breeze.

Twitcheruth · #7 (**permalink**) 05-06-10, 12:33 PM

Yes I too looked at various images of juv Common Tern and think that it what it is.....must just be the angle of the pic forshortening the bill.

Maggie28 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-06-10, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ijwilki

It was the beak that was puzzling me also. Another pic of it attached.

I've just realised the terns are all facing to the left in these pics.
Thanks for your comments Ruth and LS. Despite seeing these birds I'm itching to get home - only 2 weeks now! Had intended to try and see the Ospreys again today but high winds and a sandstorm put paid to that.

That is there good side. Actors. Pfft!