Whiskered Tern, Waituna Lagoon

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sjacques
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Re: Whiskered Tern, Waituna Lagoon

Postby sjacques » Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:10 pm

Found an adult whiskered tern in transitional plumage this afternoon at the Te Wai Parera 'big scrape', same location as the recent long-toed stint.

A lovely creature to whom the attached record shot does little justice.

Cheers,
Sean
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