amendegw Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I photographed these terns this morning, 07-19-2019 at Bombay Hook NWR, Smyrna, Delaware, USA. I'm thinking Forster's Terns but want to make sure before I post the shot on Facebook. Thanks in advance, ...Jerry 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Cool picture! Yes, these are Forster's Terns. The adult does not have a gray breast, has an orange bill (Commons have a more reddish bill), and has less black on the wing. The fresh juvenile has a black "mask," and this black does not extend to the nape as a Common fresh juvenile would have. Also, Forster's juveniles are lighter brown than Common juveniles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerri Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Great photo!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 agreed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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