Friday, June 6, 2014

Elegant Tern

This morning an Elegant Tern was found at Reid Park only 7 miles away from my home.  When I arrived it was hanging out and caught a couple fish.  Two weeks ago, one was also found at Patagonia Lake.  It's a rare bird for AZ with only 15 previous records.  It's even more rare for Pima County.  I hope it survives the forecasted 104 degree heat!



CERange Map for Elegant Tern
Posted by JM at 11:15 AM
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  1. RohrerbotJune 7, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    What a surprise! And of course, where am I? In Phoenix! This is only two blocks away from our house! I'm glad you saw it though. Maybe it will be there next week? :)

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    1. JMJune 7, 2014 at 8:20 PM

      Hopefully it'll stick around, it's been catching lots of fish!

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  2. Laurence ButlerJune 7, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Super find!

    Of course I'm out of state!

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    1. JMJune 7, 2014 at 8:22 PM

      One person suggested that it's the same bird seen earlier this week at Patagoinia Lake based on the weird orange coloring on the back of its knees, crazy!

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