Immature turn: Haven't gotten out much lately but got this tern last week down at Bolsa Chica near Huntington Beach, CA. Not quite sure of the species so would appreciate clarification...

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

Haven't gotten out much lately but got this tern last week down at Bolsa Chica near Huntington Beach, CA. Not quite sure of the species so would appreciate clarification there from some of you birders. The light was a bit harsh but like the wing position and the sun reflection in the eye and the slight color near the horizon. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Sony A1, 400mm f/2.8, 1/5000, f/4, ISO 6400

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Well done, Frank!

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nalu wrote:

Haven't gotten out much lately but got this tern last week down at Bolsa Chica near Huntington Beach, CA. Not quite sure of the species so would appreciate clarification there from some of you birders. The light was a bit harsh but like the wing position and the sun reflection in the eye and the slight color near the horizon. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Sony A1, 400mm f/2.8, 1/5000, f/4, ISO 6400

tcthome Loc: NJ

angler Loc: StHelens England

Good shot.

Hasslla

Nice shot. E-bird identifies it as a Foster tern.

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

Hasslla wrote:

Nice shot. E-bird identifies it as a Foster tern.

Thanks for the look and the ID.

artesdecobo

Nalu wrote:

Haven't gotten out much lately but got this tern last week down at Bolsa Chica near Huntington Beach, CA. Not quite sure of the species so would appreciate clarification there from some of you birders. The light was a bit harsh but like the wing position and the sun reflection in the eye and the slight color near the horizon. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Sony A1, 400mm f/2.8, 1/5000, f/4, ISO 6400

Nice sharp shot with great frontal aspect and detail, Nalu.

Bubba

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Nalu wrote:

Haven't gotten out much lately but got this tern last week down at Bolsa Chica near Huntington Beach, CA. Not quite sure of the species so would appreciate clarification there from some of you birders. The light was a bit harsh but like the wing position and the sun reflection in the eye and the slight color near the horizon. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Sony A1, 400mm f/2.8, 1/5000, f/4, ISO 6400

Well, I always am able to identify the immature ones when I see them pantsing one of the older ones (beautiful shot) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Nice shot Frank.

Don

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Nice capture of a Tern.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

It looks like a Forster's Tern judging by the lack of a black cap on the head.

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Nalu wrote:

Haven't gotten out much lately but got this tern last week down at Bolsa Chica near Huntington Beach, CA. Not quite sure of the species so would appreciate clarification there from some of you birders. The light was a bit harsh but like the wing position and the sun reflection in the eye and the slight color near the horizon. Comments and suggestions are always appreciated.

Sony A1, 400mm f/2.8, 1/5000, f/4, ISO 6400

Great BIF shot, Nalu!