19 July 2009

Caspians - 19 July 2009

Well, here is another post today!

I took a quick spin around Ada Hayden Park here in Story county.

The highlight were 3 CASPIAN TERNS that continuously squawked as they fished the lake. They were kept company by a half-dozen FRANKLIN'S GULLS. Caspian Tern is a very uncommon summer bird here in Story county (away from the big reservoirs/lakes). Here is one of the 3 terns: