BREEDING LEAST TERN IN FLIGHT, GREEN CAY WETLANDS, BOYNTON BEACH, FL

   Even though these photos are somewhat fuzzy due to the long distance and fast moving bird, we can ID this bird as a breeding Least Tern as follows:

• Size: we estimated the size as 8+- in.  The Least Tern is the smallest tern at 8 1/4" to 9".  Thus our size estimate indicates it is a Least Tern.
• Relatively long yellow bill.
• Black cap.
• Relatively long wingspan for its size.
• Pale wings with the black leading edge.

   The Least Tern is a new species to our Life List, which now stands at 303.