north country tern - with link this time - sorry.
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cga...@sau53.org
Jun 7, 2025, 8:18:35 PMJun 7
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While working around the 3 season camp on Millsfield Pond (near Errol) a bird flying across the pond caught my eye. It never got closer than about a quarter mile away from me. I think I have enough photo evidence to conclude it's a tern and my best guess is that it's a common tern. For those of us that like to help to solve a mystery, please let me know what you think based on the photos and video. Wish I had better photos but like I said, it didn't come close enough.
Happy Birding.
-chris gagnon
Hooksett, NH
Gagnon, Chris
Jun 8, 2025, 6:50:49 AMJun 8
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After doing some research I am still baffled by this tern at Millsfield Pond. The first thing I noticed with the bird was its very long tail. And through my pictures I am not noticing any black on the wing tips. Although it is still probably more likely that it's a common tern, I wouldn't entirely rule out Arctic Tern. Unfortunately I am no longer in the area. If anyone is in the area and is looking for a wild goose chase it might be worth the trip. The bird could be spotted from the public boat launch. It was there all day yesterday so whatever it happens to be, hopefully it's staying for a while. A scope and/or kayak would be helpful.
I have 2 videos and 3 pics on flickr but they are all very much inconclusive to my untrained eye.
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Christopher Gagnon
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Chichester Central School
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