Possible Actic Tern at South Breakwall

To Mich-Listers:

Birders,

This morning Jeff Pavlik and I found what appears to be a juv Arctic Tern at Pere Marquette in Muskegon County. Long, deeply forked tail, weak carpal bar, very thin, small bill, round head, and white secondaries all support ARTE, and I will look more closely at my pictures later.

The bird made 3 passes by the south pier from 915-940am, disappearing between each pass. It was not present when we left at 1020am.

Like I said, I will examine my pictures when home to confirm the id.

Cheers,
David Pavlik

Sent from my iPhone

David has posted photos and more info on his blog.  - Ric