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Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

Description:

One of several medium-sized terns that are similar in appearance, the Forster's Tern breeds primarily in marshes and winters along the coasts. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive, but some other plumages are very confusing.

Habitat:

wastewater treatment pond beside San Francisco Bay

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1 Comment

CoastalJHawk
CoastalJHawk 11 years ago

Wonderful series! Great representation from all angles.

DonnaPomeroy
Spotted by
DonnaPomeroy

San Mateo, California, USA

Spotted on May 27, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012

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