[obol] Re: Shorebirds & terns this weekend, Florence to Waldport

[Russ Namitz]

Joel & others~

Juvenile Sandwich Terns recently tricked me in Florida by having carpal bars 
and dull orange bases to their bills. The carpal bar on these birds was a 
bit more prominent than shown in Sibley (see photo link below).

http://www.surfbirds.com/albums/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0

Sorry I don't have any Elegant Tern photos or info.

Sincerely,
Russ Namitz
Coos Bay, OR