Late afternoon, about 3-4 p.m., today, I watched at least 3 terns flying around and diving for fish on the Minnesota River. This was at the little bridge on Black Dog road just west of Hwy 77. I am pretty sure they were Caspian Terns, but being alone this time and never having seen one before, I cannot be 100% sure. Large white bird, distinctly orange beak, black cap, black legs, only slightly forked tail (when it hovered before diving, the tail was more fan-shaped), slight black tips on primaries from underneath, but not as distinctive as it shows in my books.
If anyone else has seen them, please let me know if my ID is okay or not. Thanks! Sharon K. Minneapolis
