Re: Slaty-backed Gull at Conowingo -Reply
Edward Jendrek (aj97@bellatlantic.net)
Thu, 11 Feb 1999 13:13:51 +0000
Not fair. Marshall was instrumental in documenting the bird(s), and was an incredible resource, but what of
the three birder's who originally found the bird? Do they get $5 a piece?
GEORGE JETT wrote:
> Birders
> Every birder that had Marshall find the Slaty-backed Gull or any other gull for them should send $1.00 to
> defray his expenses. He will become a rich man. Thanks, Marshall. The checks in the mail.
>
> George
>
> >>> J L Saba <saba@ARI.Net> 02/11/99 08:04am >>>
> Given that the slaty-backed gull is apparently as likely to be present
> in the morning as in the late afternoon, at which time is the light
> better for viewing it?
>
> Jack
>
> Miliff@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I spent another full day at Conwingo today and the Slaty-backed (gull shwoing
> > all the characters of Slaty-backed Gull if you prefer) is still there and its
> > schedule has thus far been regular and predictable.
> >
> > Today it was seen from very early (at or near first light) to 9:00 a.m. at
> > which point it got up and flew directly over the Dam and upriver (possibly on
> > to Pennsylvania). Between 8:00 and 9:00 it did do some flying around the
> > spillway and I was able to take several pictures which should be usable and
> > should show the wing pattern in flight.
> >
> > The bird reappeared again at 3:50 and lounged on the rocks (and flew around
> > again for some more photos) until I left at 5:30. A few others were still
> > there watching it.
> >
> > As far as I know, it's schedule has been:
> >
> > Saturday Feb. 6 - Found at 2:30 p.m. and watched until dusk, at which point it
> > flew off downriver, presumably to roost at Havre de Grace
> >
> > Sunday Feb. 7 - Seen early in the morning through about 9:00-9:30 (?), seen
> > again at close to 5:15 p.m. but only briefly.
> >
> > Monday Feb. 8 - Seen from dawn to 10:00 at which point it flew off upriver,
> > relocated at 4:15 and watched until 5:15 at which point it flew off downriver,
> > again. presumably to roost at Havre de Grace.
> >
> > Tuesday Feb. 9 - Seen from dawn until 9:00 at which point it flew upriver,
> > relocated at 3:50 and watched until at least 5:30.
> >
> > If you are coming from afar, plan on arriving at first light and putting in a
> > couple hours, or arriving in the evening.
> >
> > Other birds today:
> >
> > - one first-winter Thayer's Gull present off and on throughout the day
> > - one 3rd winter Iceland Gull present for most of day
> > - one 2nd winter California Gull - located flying around (by Rick Blom) at
> > about 10:00 and seen off and on for the rest of the day, mostly in flight
> > - just a couple adult and one 1st winter Lesser Black-backeds
> > - zero Bonparte's and zero Glaucous
> >
> > The birding continues to be great there...I will be back tomorrow morning and
> > plan to try to find out where it is going during the day.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Marshall Iliff
> > miliff@aol.com