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Crested Tern

Sterna bergii

Description:

Large tern with lemon yellow bill, shaggy black crest on crown and nape often flecked with white.

Habitat:

Wairo Beach near Lake Tabourie

Notes:

These two were having quite a disagreement.

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2 Comments

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 10 years ago

Yes Tiz. A great beach day. There is a protected area on this beach for the nesting birds so great for photos. Was a bit sad a few days later because a king tide washed away the sand scaping nests!

Tiz
Tiz 10 years ago

Beautiful little drama going on :) Looks like a perfect day on the beach!
I wish you a great 2014 Kerry :)

KerryHawkins
Spotted by
KerryHawkins

Spotted on Dec 29, 2013
Submitted on Jan 4, 2014

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