Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Gull-billed Tern

Linking up with Wild Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes and NC Sue Wordless
I hope you can join in and share your wild birds and nature scenes.

For this week's wild bird I am sharing my latest lifer #451, the Gull-billed Tern. Hubby and I took a quickie overnight visit to the Jersey shores. We visited Cape May NJ and one of our favorite wildlife refuges Edwin Forsythe NWR near Atlantic City NJ. My lifer was seen at the wildlife refuge and hubby was the first to spot the Gull-billed Tern.


Hubby was the first to notice this bird's bill. It is a heavier black bill than the small terns. The Gull-billed Tern is considered a scarce coastal species seen in the summer months.



We watched the Tern for a while splishing and splashing in the water.



I hope you enjoyed my latest lifer and wild bird post and photos. Till next week's wild bird post. Join in and post your birdies and to see more beautiful and wonderful bird and nature photos please visit:

 Stewart's Wild Bird Wednesday and Michelle's  Nature Notes and NC Sue Wordless

Thanks to all of our hosts. Michelle for Nature Notes and Stewart of Wild Bird Wednesday and Sue for Wordless Wednesday.


  Happy Birding and have a wonderful week!

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66 comments:

  1. Seraphinas PhantasieJuly 28, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    Hi Eileen,
    what a wonderful bird ! I like the colors of his feathers. AMAZING !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 28, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    Brilliant Eileen to get another lifter nad you also mangaged good shots as well.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Hi Eileen, I love these pictures. Congrats on your latest find! Have a nice day.

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  4. IndraniJuly 28, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Such cute captures. Great entry for the meme.

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  5. chicaJuly 28, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Muito lindo! beijos praianos,chica

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  6. Yamini MacLeanJuly 28, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Hari OM
    Nice capture! YAM xx

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  7. Stewart MJuly 28, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Now thats not something that happens every week - we have a bird in common, although I have not seem one yet this year!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  8. JeevanJuly 28, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Superb captures! Interesting bird found at its nature and unique feature of black cap

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  9. TomJuly 28, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Bad hair day? Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  10. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Somehow I have a crush on terns :)
    Love their weird hairdo :))

    Wish you a happy day!
    Möwe

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  11. Rhonda AlbomJuly 28, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I have never seen a gull billed tern before, it looks like a fluffy bird.

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  12. chasing the sunJuly 28, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    They are having a bad hair day, lol..So cute! Their head feathers remind me of me with bed hair :-)

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  13. NCSueJuly 28, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Very nice shot.
    Please come link up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/07/variations.html

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  14. Nancy ChanJuly 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    This bird loves the water, having fun with the water.

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  15. Bethany CarsonJuly 28, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    That's a very neat-looking bird! Congrats on your latest lifer!

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  16. Mary HoneJuly 28, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    He's way neat, great find.

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  17. DIMIJuly 28, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Hello Eileen!!!
    Wow!!What a beautiful bird!I have never seen before!
    Wonderful pictures!Amazing shots!!
    Have a happy week ahead!
    Dimi...

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  18. UppalJuly 28, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Great sightings!

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  19. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©July 28, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Congrats, Eileen! Wonderful to not only get a lifer, but great pics of said birdie as well.
    ~

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  20. Linda W.July 28, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Nice photos! This bird looks all ruffled up. :)

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  21. MichelleJuly 28, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I like that fuzzy, first shot!

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  22. Jenn JilksJuly 28, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Amazing the birds you find!

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  23. Author R. Mac WheelerJuly 28, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    everyone needs to break down and take a bath now and then. Even we writers have to do it. *wink*

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  24. magnoliasnteaJuly 28, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Lovely shots of the tern, Eileen! I'm always entranced watching any bird bathing. They are so cute and have no idea their feathers are sticking out every which way. :)

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  25. Maude LynnJuly 28, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Congratulations on another lifer! You got some fabulous shots.

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  26. Silver ParrotJuly 28, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Beautiful bird and great photos!

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  27. RohrerbotJuly 28, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Congrats Eileen on the sighting. I have yet to see one of these birds and after seeing your pics, I have a clearer idea about what I'm looking for. I always love the combo names....Tern or Gull?:)

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  28. 21 WitsJuly 28, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Wow, that is an amazing bill! Such a sweet face, and it's snowy white feathers with the stark black makes him quite handsome. Great captures out there the water looks so inviting too!

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  29. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJuly 28, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Wonderful shots, Eileen - I always love to see what you have captured in your lens! This one is a beauty!

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  30. Sue SeibertJuly 28, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Haven't ever seen a gull-billed tern here in Texas, but we do love NJ (Raf grew up there) and Cape May is beautiful!

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  31. Claire JustineJuly 28, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Aww these look so sweet :)

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  32. Lowcarb team memberJuly 28, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Now you mention it - yes it does have a heavier black bill.

    Have a great week.

    All the best Jan

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  33. betty-NZJuly 28, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    He looks so sad when all wet!! Great shots, Eileen!

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  34. DebbieJuly 28, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    a great sighting, good eye by the hubs!!! although it looks like it may have been caught on a bad hair day ;)

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  35. Brian KingJuly 28, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Very nice! I like the heavy bill!

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  36. The Yum ListJuly 28, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    That's a fluffy looking bird - it looks like he just got out of bed. ;-)

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  37. This N ThatJuly 28, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    I used to spend summers in Cape May..actually got married there..That was before I was a shutter bug unfortunately..Cool bird..

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  38. AnonymousJuly 28, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Hi Eileen, My take on this bird (I never have seen one in person) is that the bill resembles that of a Belted Kingfisher a bit. Glad you have photographed the bird. Have a fantastic Wednesday tomorrow!

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  39. Pat UlrichJuly 28, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    congrats on the lifer! I don't believe I've ever heard of a gull-billed tern

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  40. magiceyeJuly 28, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Looks like the tern is feeling cold!

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  41. StephanieJuly 28, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Wonderfully captured.

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  42. GreenComotionJuly 28, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    This is a beautiful bird, Eileen.
    I am glad you got to capture him with you camera, even during seasons when he is scarce.
    Have a Beautiful Day!!
    Peace :)

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  43. LynneJuly 28, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    Wonderful Eileen . . . one more LIFER!

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  44. Small City ScenesJuly 29, 2015 at 1:42 AM

    Excellent find and equally excellent shots.
    MB

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  45. LizJuly 29, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    What a lovely bird! I have only seen photos of them!

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  46. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleJuly 29, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Hi Y'all!

    Love watching sea birds! Great photos.

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  47. Nancy's NotesJuly 29, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Eileen, you always capture the best photographs and this one is another one, what an awesome bird!
    Hope you have a great day!
    Nancy

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  48. BlogorattiJuly 29, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely photos, greetings!

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  49. GailJuly 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    How precious.

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  50. DeniseinVAJuly 29, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    I know how excited I get to see a lifer Eileen. Your photos are as always outstanding. Happy day to you :)

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  51. The Artful DivaJuly 29, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    he's a cutie

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  52. Ana FreireJuly 29, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Wonderful photos, Eileen!...
    Great shots!
    Passing here, and leaving a kiss, and thanking all your kind words and visits, Eileen!
    We will do a pause, in our blog, during the rest of the Summer, here.
    But we will be back... in the early October.
    All the best! And thanks, once again...
    Ana

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  53. AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Congratulations on the lifer and such nice shots!

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  54. GigaJuly 29, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Congratulations to her husband perception. It's great to spot a bird that rarely happens in such a place and period, Regards.

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  55. TexWisGirlJuly 29, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    pretty neat looking!

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  56. Mary Howell CromerJuly 29, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    If I have ever seen a Tern of any kind, I do not recall, but your images are super great!

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  57. Gillian OlsonJuly 29, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Congratulations on the lifer, and thank you for sharing this interesting bird. Have a great day Eileen.

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  58. Lowcarb team memberJuly 29, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Hi Eileen, I usually comment on your other blog but couldn't leave my comments today... a message came up saying I had to be a member? It's the post with the lovely sculptures, I particularly liked the one of the couple sitting on the bench.

    Hope your week is going well.

    Take Care

    All the best Jan

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  59. MontanagirlJuly 29, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Eileen! What a great find for you. LOVE Terns!

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  60. Pietro BrosioJuly 30, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    What a beautiful bird! Great shots, Eileen.

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  61. RoseJuly 30, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Wonderful images! I would hate to get pecked by that bill.

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  62. miss-cherryJuly 30, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    beautiful series of photos.

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  63. NatureFootstepJuly 30, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    lol, that tern looks a bit "wild"

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  64. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 31, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Great -- a lifer, (one I've never even heard of) and wonderful pictures. Congrats and thanks.

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  65. Rambling WoodsJuly 31, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Nice that you and hubby both love bird watching.. I know that my husband humors me on some of my yard finds as he knows it makes me happy... Michelle

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  66. DebraAugust 4, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    SO cute! Thanks for sharing.

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