[Guinness537]

I'm looking for some help on id'ing these two birds.

The first shot I think is a Bonaparte’s Gull. I'm not a hundred percent sure, because all the pictures I've seen they look like they have darker backs and wings. A confirmation would be greatly appreciated.

The second bird is a somekind of a Tern, I've narrowed it down that much, I think. Again any help in a postive id would be appreciated.

Both shots were taken last week north of Playa del Carmen.

Thanks in advance,

Guinny

[phil baber]

Looks like Royal Tern for the tern...IMHO

[phil baber]

Am hinging on Laughing Gull for the gull.

Cannot see other detail, apart fom head structure and markings on either.

Perhaps others can follow with better detail?

[emupilot]

I think the gull is a Laughing Gull, and I offer a second vote for Royal Tern.

[Bird Nut]

I agree with Royal Tern and bill shape (droopy) is right for Laughing Gull

[csanchez7]

Laughing Gull and Royal Tern.

Carlos

[njlarsen]

No doubt at all about the laughing gull

Niels

[Jeff hopkins]

Agree with the others: laugher and royal

[pauco]

Laughing Gull, Royal Tern-adult winter.

[Guinness537]

Thanks all thats two more for the life list.

[phil baber]

Good for you!