The adult Roseate Tern found on the runway at RAF Brize Norton on 20th September was taken to St Tiggeywinkles wildlife hospital to recuperate. Unfortunately after an apparent improvement last week, it died on Sunday 2nd October.
The bird possessed a ring and its history makes interesting reading. It was ringed as a pullus on Rockabill (Co. Dublin) on 8th July 1999. As a 12 year old it must be something of a record for a Roseate Tern.
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