Black Tern at Noah’s Lake

 
Alan Ashman
 
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Alan Ashman
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14 July 2016 17:33
 

Couldn’t find a Black Tern on Noah’s when I arrived just before 1 p.m.  but ac Little Tern was distantly viewable both in flight and perched as was one Common Tern. Apparently there were up to three commons together during the morning!  A single Common was also in front of VP2 Ham Wall mid morning when I was looking for the missing presumed moved on Pratincole.

 
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14 July 2016 14:43
 

I note that Birdguides are reporting a Little Tern. The bird I saw was quite distant and on reflection could well have been a Little Tern. It did look small against a BH Gull. Apologies if I got it wrong but at least it alerted someone to take a closer look.

 
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14 July 2016 09:45
 

Surprisingly quiet in Shapwick this morning at 08.15. I wonder why? One Wigeon near the bridge in the NE corner of Noahs and a Black Tern feeding along the back (west ) side. One Bittern flight seen.