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Tern

Sterna hirundo

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Description:

Somewhat gull-like seabird, about 35cm in length; whitish below and light grey above, with conspicuous black cap and pointed red bill.

Habitat:

Observed in flight over a bay on Pelješac peninsula, Dubrovnik riviera.

Notes:

This was the first time I've seen terns in Croatia; and the first time I managed a relatively OK photo of tern in flight...

Reference Links:

Common tern - Wikipedia

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PublishedJuly 29, 2019

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