I thought Bridled Tern was just the short form of "Bridled Tern on a Board."
I'm not sure if it was a life bird for me but certainly the first good look.
I usually only count birds I would have a reasonable chance of identifiying
on my own. In that respect I considered the trip a success since with all
the really good looks at Wilson's, Audubon's S. etc. The White-Faced was
some really great icing on the cake - fascinating to watch.

Didn't know you were on the boat Jerry or I'd have said hello.

fdp

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Gerald & Laura Tarbell
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 7:48 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] wave height at 41004
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>
> While on this thread, I would appreciate more detail on typical
> Bridled Tern
> "habitat".  I bet I'm not the only one who is clueless on this matter.
>
> Denise and all,
>     It was riding on some driftwood. They do that. I'd just like
> to add that
> we also enjoyed the trip -5 lifers and that doesn't include the
> fin whale (I
> don't think they're birds are they?). Loved it. Watching the
> white-faced do
> his kangaroo imitation was a real treat.
>     Jerry
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