Black-tailed gull comfortably associating with a large flock of ring-billed gulls . Appeared to be slightly larger than a ring-billed gull, fairly long wing extension, , long (narrow) olive coloured bill tipped with black and brilliant red on the very tip , head had a light gray hooded appearance , yellow eyes , mantle was dark gray , black primaries (no white windows), yellow legs, the tail was white with a black band separating the white tail base from the tail tip. Beautiful bird , great find by Donald and Rayfield Pye !!!! Thanks to Kevin G. and Finn for rechecking this area and refinding the gull ! Many observers , many photos ...
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Black-tailed gull comfortably associating with a large flock of ring-billed gulls . Appeared to be slightly larger than a ring-billed gull, fairly long wing extension, , long (narrow) olive coloured bill tipped with black and brilliant red on the very tip , head had a light gray hooded appearance , yellow eyes , mantle was dark gray , black primaries (no white windows), yellow legs, the tail was white with a black band separating the white tail base from the tail tip. Beautiful bird , great find by Donald and Rayfield Pye !!!! Thanks to Kevin G. and Finn for rechecking this area and refinding the gull ! Many observers , many photos ...