[Tweeters] Caspian Tern with Abnormal Bill

[Diane Yorgason-Quinn via Tweeters]

Definitely a bird with a history, but it's determined to live.

You also have a knack for getting those band numbers!  I always seem to be missing a digit.

Diane
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Subject: [Tweeters] Caspian Tern with Abnormal Bill


I photographed a Caspian Tern with an odd bill deformity today.  It also
appears to have a damaged left eye, so perhaps both are the result of an
injury.  eBird list with photos:

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John Riegsecker
jriegsecker at pobox.com
Gig Harbor
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