Like Diane, I viewed yesterday's reports of impressive numbers of Black Terns at Violette's as a sign that it was time for me to find my life Black Tern.

I drove straight from the airport (I was in Denver and had a successful White-tailed Ptarmigan chase in Rocky Mtn Natl Park) to Violette's.  A little before 2:00 I spotted a single Black Tern.   I was able to watch it feeding over the Potomac for almost half an hour.  It often flew close to Common Terns, offering good opportunities for comparisons.  It was a satisfying addition to my life list.

Thanks to Dave for all his great reports from Violette's.

Max Wilson
Kensington, MD
mercretas AT hotmail DOT com

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