Grebe, Gulls & Tern

This mornings walk was at Reifel. A Sora had been seen there yesterday, but no luck locating it today. It was quiet on the shore bird front, but of note was one Wilson’s Phalarope. Apparently it had been in close by the tower, but when I located it, it was too far off for photos. One other interesting find that was a little more cooperative,

Pied-billed Grebe Juvenile
Pied-billed Grebe Juvenile

… was this Pied-billed Grebe juvenile.

Pied-billed Grebe Juvenile
Pied-billed Grebe Juvenile

Unfortunately when I managed to capture it with a fish it was in a lousy spot for light.

Later this afternoon I went out to Boundary Bay for the high tide. Not much luck there either with not much being brought in close enough by the rising tide. But there were some gulls that provided convenient fly-bys.

California Gull
California Gull

This California Gull,

Ring-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull

… and a Ring-billed Gull.

Caspian Tern
Caspian Tern

And a nice finish to the afternoon was this Caspian Tern.