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Posted 26 June 2012 - 02:54 AM
Which tern is this?? Seen today at Dewey Beach in Sussex County, DE. Any ideas????
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 03:05 AM
Two things: one, the beak is black (just in case you thought it was pink!) and two, Roseate Terns are not found in DE. And there were no sightings on eBird.
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 03:13 AM
That clean black trailing edge on the primaries pretty much rules out Roseate. The bill looks long for a Gull-billed, and they molt evenly across the head, so you shouldn't see the distinct black behind the eye at the same time as a white forehead. If I had to guess, I'd say a 1st year Common, but if you were a bit farther north, I'd be thinking Arctic instead.
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 03:14 AM
I have a few more pictures, if they might help!
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 12:27 PM
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 12:57 PM
i think it is a roseate. the bill is to thin for a gull billed
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 01:52 PM
I think I agree with Liam -- the gray body and the location point towards Common.
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 03:37 PM
So Common Tern then? Just making sure, cause the black bill was throwing me off. 
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 08:00 PM
I think Common is your best bet. Of course Grandpa's input is most welcome (you around?). He has a ton of experience with terns.
I agree Common is likely the best bet. Roseate would be well out of range at this point in the year.
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