I was downtown this morning, and decided to follow up on the report of Iceland Gulls in the north end of Washington Channel.  Shortly after noon I found what appeared to be a very pale first winter Iceland (Kumlien's) Gull standing on the ice about half way across the channel about even with the northern-most boat slips.  The bird was distinctly larger than the surrounding Ring-billed Gulls.  The small bill appeared to be all black from the distance I was viewing it.  The legs were bright red.  The plumage was an even pale brown wash over the entire bird, including the wingtips.  To my eye, this bird is paler than the first-cycle Iceland Gull being see at the east end of the Bay Bridge.

Thanks to Frank and Paul for getting the word out.

Max Wilson
Kensington, MD
mercretas at hotmail dot com