Caspian Tern Sterna caspia

Willen Lake - 11th May 2001

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Top Video still courtesy of Steve Blain
Lower four photos courtesy of Mike Wallen

This individual was found at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes during the middle of the day and stayed until just before dusk when it was seen to fly off north with some Gulls.  The bird was well watched by many birders.  It is the third county record and the second for this site.

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