I just got a call from Gail Mackiernan, she & Barry Cooper found a 1st
summer FRANKLIN'S GULL at the Hains Pt. Golf Course today (Friday, 5/9).
They first saw the bird around noon as they were driving down the beginning
of the loop road, but then lost it.  They relocated the bird later this
afternoon in the large rain pool at the north end of the golf course.  This
pool is probably best viewed from Buckeye Dr.  Park in the tennis court lot
on the north side of this road, and cross the street for best viewing.  A
scope is probably required.

Since last week's bird was an adult, this is clearly a different bird.

They said there are good numbers of shorebirds on the golf course of 5
species - Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs, and Solitary, Spotted & Least
Sandpipers.

Good birding,
Paul Pisano
Arlington, VA