I'd recommend "Gulls of the Americas", by Howell and Dunn. It's a
Peterson "Reference" Guide though, which means it won't fit in your
pocket. Hundreds of excellent photos (no paintings) that show almost
all ages and plumages plus detailed text.
Good birding!
Jim Moore
Rockville, MD
Gary Ender (home) wrote:
> A kind benefactor has offered to increase my minimal bird book library
> by one. In reviewing some posts and pictures of glaucous gulls and
> the few pictures in Sibley, it is clear that Sibley is not adequate
> for IDing all the forms and variations.
>
> What would be a good field guide for eastern and/or US gulls?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Gary Ender
> Bethesda MD
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