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Re: Adult Franklin's Gull at Tydings in Havre de Grace

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mike burchett

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mike burchett

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Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:13:16 -0400

Hi All,

After reviewing photos last night, Ron and I began to question our
resighting of the Franklin's Gull.  After discussing it more today, it
appears we misidentified one of the Laughing Gulls that was also present.  I
apologize for the confusion.  At least we had the opportunity to review our
images, and make the correct call.

It is probably worthwhile to keep an eye on Havre de Grace and the
surrounding hotspots.  This bird could still be in the area.  (The
Hart-Miller Island individual stuck around for a couple weeks a few years
ago.)

Cheers and good birding,
Mike Burchett
Darlington, MD

On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 9:21 PM, Matt Hafner <> wrote:

> I have posted some photos of the Franklin's Gull here:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/hafner.matt/FranklinSGullInHavreDeGrace
>
>
> It looks to me that Monroe photographed a different bird that appears to be
> a Laughing Gull.  I think the differences can clearly be seen in the overall
> size and the hood pattern.
>
>
> At that distance, when the gulls are sitting on the flats, the subtle shape
> and size differences from a Laughing Gull may not always be obvious.  It may
> be worthwhile to wait to see it fly and look for the diagnostic wing
> pattern.
>
>
> I heard no positive reports of the bird from today.
>
>
> Good luck to anyone who tries for it!
>
>
> Matt Hafner
> Forest Hill, MD
>

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