[MDOsprey] St. Mary's County, MD, Kelp Gull (YES) Update 9/13/99
Jane Kostenko (jkostenko@somd.lib.md.us)
Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:27:09 -0400
The St. Mary's County, MD, Kelp Gull continues at the usual Sandgates,
MD, location daily for the past several weeks.
Though the time of day is variable, the Kelp Gull has been seen (either
by reliable Sea Breeze restaurant staff or visiting birders) at least at
some time every day, including weekends.
The number of Great Black-backed Gulls there is increasing and the Kelp
Gull's coverts are decreasing, but the distinctive leg coloration and single
mirror on P10 continue to set the Kelpster apart from the GBBGs.
Birders are still coming to try for the gull, and this past Saturday
(9/11) boasted at least 11 birders before 11 a.m. Some of the birders were
repeat visitors, while others were deliriously happy first-timers who
were--at last!--able to come up with some lame excuse, er, I mean, valid
reason to be in the area of Southern Maryland. In any case, given several
hours' worth of waiting, everyone should have successful sightings.
Jane Kostenko
jkostenko@somd.lib.md.us
California, Maryland
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