Posted by Brian Rapoza on May 10, 2001 at 21:12:11:
In Reply to: arctic terns at Miami Beach posted by steve siegel on May 07, 2001 at 20:08:27:
Arctic terns continued on Miami Beach at NW 75th Street today, all (at least four) seen feeding in the surf, none on shore. Also seen were a (or the) sanderling in breeding plumage, a single gannet, and a couple of Least Terns. Though winds continue to blow from the northeast, they do seem to be weakening.
I've been frequenting the beach at 75th street these past few days looking for storm petrels. None
: to be found, but there have been large flocks of frigate birds and dozens of brown boobies coming in
: relatively close. There have also been Sterna terns.
: Saturday there was a Common, but this evening a pair
: flew by at the surf line. The breast and belly were dark gray, almost as dark as the mantle. The upper wings were uniformly shaded, except for being a bit lighter toward the rear. There were no dark primaries. The beak was relatively short, and dark. The hindparts were snowy white. I've seen lots of Arctic terns, and these sure looked like a pair. The beach bears watching, even this far south.
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