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Re: Roseate Tern ID
- To: Harry.LeGrand@ncmail.net
- Subject: Re: Roseate Tern ID
- From: RubyThroat@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 15:21:08 EDT
- CC: carolinabirds@duke.edu
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
In a message dated 5/8/00 7:38:15 AM Central Daylight Time,
Harry.LeGrand@ncmail.net writes:
<< The mystery tern off SC could well have been a Roseate Tern, though one
mark is bothersome. Yes, they have a black bill, and yes they have a
very long tail, and yes, they are very white. But, they are a delicate
bird, slightly smaller in body size than Forster's and Common. I doubt
either was around for comparison, however. Thus, could you really judge
the size? Was Sandwich Tern completely ruled out (could you be sure
there was no yellow tip or a shaggy crest)? >>
Mr. LeGrand
I find your caution well justified on such an uncommon bird sighting. I envy
the great number of seabirds that you folk in the Carolinas get to observe
and study. I hope to get to bird more with the fine birders on the Outer
Banks next winter. Good luck and God Bless.
Bob Sargent
Trussville, Alabama
Rubythroat@AOL.COM