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Sandwich Tern; Charrán Patinegro

Sterna sandvicensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Almost missed amongst a flock of Black-headed Gulls

Habitat:

Tidal marshes

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
And the black wingtips (just visible ) separate it from the otherwise similar Mediterranean Gull.
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Yes, the red legs give it away. The original picture is much larger and had lots of Black-headed Gulls in it.
Desmond.E.S.O
It that what that other fellow is in the back (black-headed gull).

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2015 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedOctober 31, 2015

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