Forster’s Tern at Terrapin Nature Park

Still hoping for warblers, I had another go at Terrapin this morning.

The Yellow Rumps are still around in large numbers but no others appeared.

A few Terns and a nice moth saved the day.

Spotted Forester 1

I’ve never seen this Spotted Forester Moth before.

Turkey Vulture 25

This Turkey Vulture barely moved as I approached.

Wood Duck 235

Several Wood Ducks are resident at Terrapin.

Yellow Rumped Warbler 207 Yellow Rumped Warbler 210 Yellow Rumped Warbler 209

Yellow Rumped Warbler 208

I sometimes this there’s too many Yellow Rumped Warblers.

Bluebird 198

Bluebirds have been scarce this year.

Caspian Tern 114

Caspian Tern 113 Caspian Tern 112

Caspian Tern 111

Cornell: “As large as a big gull, the Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Its large coral red bill makes it one of the most easily identified terns throughout its worldwide range.”

Forster's Tern 102 Forster's Tern 101

Forster's Tern 100

Cornell: “One of several medium-sized terns that are similar in appearance, the Forster’s Tern breeds primarily in marshes and winters along the coasts. The comma-shaped black ear patch in winter plumage is distinctive, but some other plumages are very confusing.”