While photographing birds and enjoying the sunset last night at Semiahmoo, this Tern passed in front of my lens.
I'm puzzled by the yellow legs and tail shape. It doesn't fit the description for Caspian, Common, or Elegant.
Possibly a product of cross-breeding? Any help with the ID of this beauty is much appreciated.
cheers, db
Doug:
Overall structure looks like Caspian (i.e. bill size and shape, broad wings). Leg color is confusing but I would say a juvenile
Caspian.
Clark
It strikes me as a Caspian. Rather heavy-set for a tern, with a relatively short tail, and a big thick red bill smacks of Caspian to me.
Barry Ulman
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