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Elegant Tern
jmorlan

Elegant Tern (Thalasseus elegans)

Here is an adult in nearly full breeding plumage. This species molts its crown feathers shortly after breeding so it's a bit unusual to see them with a mostly black crown away from their breeding grounds. California Gulls in the background.
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Location
Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Date taken
29 July 2020
Scientific name
Thalasseus elegans
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
delia todd
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I love terns Joe and you've a very handsome one here lad.

A super picture this my friend. Very well done lad.
 
KC Foggin
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Two great images of this beautiful Elegant Tern Joe!
 

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