Kelp (?) Gull present Tues AM

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     The bird was present c 0620 to 0750 (when I left)
     
     Since I worked most of yesterday I didn't feel too guilty darting over 
     to Sandgate Road in the predawn hours this morning.
     
     A small flock (c 25) of gulls flew in and landed on the pilings in 
     front of the Sea Breeze Restaurant around 0620.  I thought I could 
     pick out the dark-backed bird even in that light.  And as the light 
     got better, I had many very nice views.  (Perhaps due to the bright 
     light my color descriptions generally are a little darker and a 
     littler brighter than those posted yesterday by Mike O'Brien.)
     
     The gull spent much of the interval standing (or sitting) on pilings 
     in front of the Sea Breeze, but also moved up river at least 150 
     beyond the Sandgate Restaurant.  It also came in and landed on the 
     waterfront edge of the Sea Breeze parking lot (as if expecting a 
     handout?) for a couple of brief stays.
     
     Sherman Suter
     Alexandria VA 22307
     
     ssuter@aaas.org

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