Rondeau Ric

Seen from the pontoon boat along Rondeau's sand spit near Erieau. Hydroprogne caspia The oldest recorded wild Caspian Tern was at least 29 years, 7 months old when it was found in Louisiana in 1989. It had been banded in Michigan in 1959. The average life span of Great Lakes Caspian Terns is estimated to be 12 years. source - Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

It seems Caspian terns have to show off when they catch a fish. This one was flying in the channel at Erieau, Ontario. Hydroprogne caspia The oldest recorded wild Caspian Tern was at least 29 years, 7 months old when it was found in Louisiana in 1989. It had been banded in Michigan in 1959. The average life span of Great Lakes Caspian Terns is estimated to be 12 years.

Caspian tern taking off from Rondeau Bay. Hydroprogne caspia  The world's largest breeding colony is on a small, artificial island in the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington, home to more than 6,000 breeding pairs each year.

Caspian tern at the shore at Rondeau. As large as a big gull, the Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Its large coral red bill makes it one of the most easily identified terns throughout its worldwide range.

Love the big carrot like bill on the caspian tern. Hard to get the black eye on a black head, maybe next time. Taken Aug 31 on Rondeau Bay. Hydroprogne caspia The oldest known wild Caspian Tern lived to be more than 26 years old. Average life span of Great Lakes Caspian Terns is estimated to be 12 years. source- Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

This caspian tern was sitting on a channel marker at the entrance to Erieau Marina where we keep our pontoon. A great day on the water, the lake was calm and the breeze was enough to keep biting flies to a minimum. Hydroprogne caspia As large as a big gull, the Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Its large coral red bill makes it one of the most easily identified terns throughout its worldwide range. The oldest known wild Caspian Tern lived to be more than 26 years old. Average life span of Great Lakes Caspian Terns is estimated to be 12 years. source - Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Caspian terns seem to enjoy flaunting their catch.They often fly over or around others daring them to try to take it away. Hydroprogne caspia The oldest known wild Caspian Tern lived to be more than 26 years old. Average life span of Great Lakes Caspian Terns is estimated to be 12 years.

The carrot bill , a photo by ricmcarthur on Flickr. The Caspian tern is one of the easier birds to id, with its large, thick, and brilliant coral red bill. Hydroprogne caspia The Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Young Caspian Terns appear to have a difficult time learning to catch fish efficiently. They stay with their parents for long periods of time, and are fed by them even on the wintering grounds. Many young terns do not return to the nesting grounds for several years, remaining instead on the wintering areas. The oldest known wild Caspian Tern lived to be more than 26 years old. Average life span of Great Lakes Caspian Terns is estimated to be 12 years.