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Crested tern

Thalasseus bergii

Description:

A common seabird with black shaggy mop on its head. Orange bill and dark legs. Its good to get a closeup - I now see it has a banded leg.

Habitat:

This group has occupied every perch on the jetty.

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3 Comments

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Yes that's the arty shot. I noticed a band on one leg - someone is studying them.

MartinL
MartinL 9 years ago

They usually look that way Mark. I like the next shot with the bathing boxes, might put it up front.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Ah good shot Martin. It looks like it's survived a good blow recently... did you offer it your comb?

MartinL
Spotted by
MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jul 13, 2014
Submitted on Jul 13, 2014

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