Maryland Kelp Gull: 2/21
Phil Davis (pdavis@ix.netcom.com)
Sun, 21 Feb 1999 20:02:32 -0500
All -
To extend Jane Kostenko's report from earlier today, the gull was present
at the Seabreeze pier until 5:40 pm when it departed and flew upriver on
the west side (the St Mary's County side). Kyle Rambo and I watched it
for five minutes as it headed due northwest until it disappeared from view
due to its distance. It appeared to be following the river edge--or more
inland. It was not over the river proper.
This appears to be the same departure flight path I noted on Tuesday, 2/15
at 5:45 pm.
Does anyone know of any large gull night roosts in northern St. Mary's,
northern Charles, or southern Prince George's County?
It appears to be about 35-40 miles as the crow ... er, gull ... flies to
the Washington, DC Hains Point roost. Does anyone think this bird would
travel so far? That would be at least an hour of flying ... bringing it in
after dark.
Thoughts?
Phil
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Phil Davis
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