Our terns are returning! The first week of May typically yields the first Common Terns and Least Terns of the season in Connecticut. While you may only see one or two initially, hopefully some beaches will end up with dozens or potentially hundreds flying by, foraging, or ideally, starting a nesting colony.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service requested that we pass along this PDF for finding and reporting Roseate Terns with bands. Please bear in mind some similar Common Terns may have bands, too. However, the rare Connecticut endangered Roseate Tern nests at Falkner Island and can occasionally be spotted elsewhere along the Connecticut coast. Thank you for your assistance!
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