Greater Crested Tern

 

 

A7R4. in APS-C mode

A1. 12 Jun 2022

 

FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G

GM 600/4. 10 Sept 2022

 

MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2

190B/GHFG1. 2022

190XPROB/GHFG1. Feb 2022

MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1. May 2022

Berlebach Report 8013/GHFG1. May 2023

 

 

 

A large, black capped, crested tern. Similar to Lesser Crested Tern but larger, stockier and has a thick yellow (not orange-yellow) bill. Mantle and wings mostly grey. Non-breeding birds show more white on forecrown and around eye, with fine balck spotting, while black cap starts from behind eye.

Breeding plumage, Woodlands Waterfront, 21 Jan 2024

f7.1 1/3200. ISO 1600, GM600 TC1.4x