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A tern of the head

Weekly Bird Report on WCAI

Jul 22, 20264:37Science & Medicine

A rare tropical seabird has spent weeks charming its way around Scituate Harbor, perching on cars, deck railings, and even the heads of beachgoers and their dogs. Bridled Terns almost never show up in Massachusetts outsi...

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A tern of the head is an episode from Weekly Bird Report on WCAI. A rare tropical seabird has spent weeks charming its way around Scituate Harbor, perching on cars, deck railings, and even the heads of beachgoers and their dogs. Bridled Ter...

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Published Jul 22, 2026, 4:37 long, audio available.

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