[birdky] Red Phalarope, possible Bridled Tern N. KY
- From: FrankRenfrow@xxxxxxx
- To: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:49:53 EDT
David Brinkman observed a possible immature Bridled Tern at the Mouth of the
Licking River at Newport and Covington today. The bird was only present for
a few minutes after I arrived and I did not get a totally satisfactory look
as I never did get it fully in my scope for more than a few seconds at a time
(trees in way) but did have a bit longer looks through binoculars. Confusing
matters was a Red Phalarope (photos taken) that landed in front of us (David
saw it first) right about the same time the tern was last seen. The bird had
a head pattern very similar to some transitional plumaged Black Terns (8
total) that I had seen there yesterday. The Seabirds guide does show a similar
facial pattern for the immature Bridled (no distinct eyeline and somewhat of a
dark cheek patch). Jizz did seem larger and longer-winged than the Black
Terns but there were no other terns present for size comparision and I didn't
get a good angle on the tail. David did get some photos of the tern so we are
hoping that might clear up the ID issues. He also has more of the details
posted on the OH listserv.
Fran Renfrow Bellevue, KY
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