The Sandwich Tern is a large, crested tern of Atlantic and Gulf Coasts named after Sandwich, England. The black bill with a distinctive yellow tip is diagnostic among North American terns. It nests in large colonies on barrier islands alongside Royal Terns. In winter the black cap develops a white forehead.
Best time to see a Sandwich Tern
The best time to see a Sandwich Tern is March–August, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,415 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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