Checklist S52292948

Observations

1. Willet

   Number observed:  6

2. Laughing Gull

   Number observed:  20000

3. Black-tailed Gull

   Number observed:  1

   Details

   A single adult Black-tailed Gull. This bird was smaller than a Herring Gull, but larger than a Ring-billed Gull. The back was very dark. Slightly darker than a Laughing Gull. It had pale eyes and was very long-winged, giving it a very attenuated look. The bill was slim and greenish with a black tip and red marks on either side of the black mark. The head was white with a distinct dark wash on the nape of the neck. The head and underparts were white. The back and upper surface of the wings were dark gray. The outer primaries were black. The legs were greenish. The tail was white at the base and had a wide black band with a white tip. The bird was south of Frank Rendon Park about 1/2 mile.

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4. Ring-billed Gull

   Number observed:  1000

5. American Herring Gull

   Number observed:  500

6. Great Black-backed Gull

   Number observed:  5

7. Lesser Black-backed Gull

   Number observed:  3

8. Black Skimmer

   Number observed:  9

9. Royal Tern

   Number observed:  5

10. Northern Gannet

    Number observed:  5

11. Brown Pelican

    Number observed:  13