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Posted by Dan Borzynski on March 14, 2012 at 9:21 PM
ID Request
Another (Melbourne) Florida shot from three weeks ago. I'm guessing a Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia).

Posted by Jim DeWitt on March 14, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Correct, Dan. The bill is definitive. Surprising to see one still in winter plumage.
Posted by Dan Borzynski on March 15, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Thanks for the confirmation and especially the plumage comment.