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Forster’s Tern

Forster’s Tern look similar to Common Tern but are more of a marsh bird and winter along the southern US coasts.  They are smaller than gulls.  They forage by plunging to grab fish below the surface or dipping down for surface insects.

Deborah Repasz
Texas City Dike
Forster’s Tern

‘First Date’ won Honorable Mention in the 2020 Week 3 Photo Contest.

Kristine Rivers
Galveston Island
Laughing Gull, Forster’s Tern

Photo featured in Now’s The Time To Sharpen Your ID Skills.

Kristine Rivers
Galveston Island
Forster’s Tern

A variety of terns. Photo featured in Now’s The Time To Sharpen Your ID Skills.

Kristine Rivers
San Luis Pass
Willet, Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, Laughing Gull, Forster’s Tern, Black Skimmer, American Avocet

A mixed flock. Photo featured in Now’s The Time To Sharpen Your ID Skills.

Mary Halligan
Galveston Island
Forster’s Tern

Photo taken during FeatherFest 2018 .

Mary Halligan
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Forster’s Tern

Photo taken on a Birding For Fun guided tour.

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