ML67212151

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Continuing bird. Discovered by Justin Bosler. Tern viewed off to the northeast of the main parking area/boat launch. The bird was actively working the waters along the west side of the rock berm, occasionally stooping to the water's surface. Very agile and swift tern-at one point even flipped upside down to change direction! Medium sized tern with long pointed wings, longish forked tail, straight pointed dark bill, overall very high contrast individual with dark blackish above, white below, and distinct black cap, hint of pale collar, dark eyeline, and pale forehead seen. All dark primaries clashing with clean white coverts to the underside of this bird clearly noted. Bolder face pattern and larger bill than Bridled. Observed with 8x42s for extended period. Photographed.

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 60D

Lens

TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

ISO

1250

Focal length

500 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/10.0

Shutter speed

1/640 sec

Dimensions

1022 pixels x 672 pixels

Original file size

228.62 KB