Laridae (Terns) Species observed.
Photography by Mitch Doucet
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Species on this page.
Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Caspian Tern, Black Tern, Gull-billed Tern, and Royal Tern.
Common Tern
Common along ocean beaches and lagoons. Nests in large colonies
Arctic Tern
Nests in colonies on small islands, often mixed with Common Tern in similar habitats.
Caspian Tern
Nests in small colonies on sand islands, roost on beaches and sandbars
Black Tern
Nests on marshy ponds with emergent vegetation.
Gull-billed Tern
Rare to the province. Nests in small colonies on sand. Usually does not mix with other terns
Royal Tern
Rare to the province. Nests in small colonies on sand. Usually does not mix with other terns
