Least Tern (Sternula antillarum), Lake Havasu- Rotary Park, Mohave County

This Least Tern was discovered and photographed by Joseph Hildreth on 11 June 2009 at the beach at Rotary Park in Lake Havasu City.

A very rare transient in the Lower Colorado River Valley.  However, this has been a very good year for this species in Arizona with many reports from various locations. 

Yellow bill and white forehead are diagnostic in breeding plumage. 

11 June 2009, photos by Joseph Hildreth

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