Slaty-Backed Gull at Conowingo

Edward Jendrek (aj97@bellatlantic.net)
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 13:01:49 +0000


The last confirmed sighting of the Slaty-Bakced Gull (Larus schistsagus)
iat Conowingo Dam, MD was made on the morning of Monday, February 15 by
Gene Scarpulla et al.  The bird was not relocated that evening, nor on
Tuesday, Feb 16 (AM and PM) nor Wednesday, Feb 17 (AM and PM).  3rd
winter Iceland (L. glaucoides) and 1st winter Thayer's (L.thayeri) were
seen on Wednesday, and the 3rd winter California Gull (L.californicus)
may have been seen in the AM.

Wallace,  I'm terribly sorry that I have not written what you asked me
to.  Work has kept me extremely busy over the past few weeks, as I just
changed jobs not to long ago.  I you would still want me to write
anything for you, I'd be happy to, as my schedule is finally lightening
somewhat.

Brian Monk
Bel Air MD