Black Tern at Green Pond ~ May 14, 2010

I made one of my afternoon stops at the flooded fields by Green Pond at around 1:00 and was surprised to find a Black Tern flying back and forth behind 'the island'. I called a few friends, watched it for about a half-hour, and then had to head home. A little after 3:00, I was able to return with my camera. The bird was still there, occasionally diving to feed. I managed to get some long-distance 'documentation photos' of it.

Black Tern at the flooded fields by Green Pond, Northampton County.

It was only my second sighting of Black Tern for the county. Also present there were 7 Dunlin.

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