i went to the irvine marshes today and heard about a possible nesting pair of Gull-billed Terns.

i found them on pond 2 at the marshes. if they nest sucessfully it will be a first for orange county!!

also of note, it looks like maybe the Osprey eggs have hatched. both parents were at the nest today and one bird was gently attending the nest.

babies include Canada Goose and American Avocet. also had a spotted sandpiper with spots.

i spent most of the time focused on the Gull-billed Terns, so i missed alot of the other birds around