We noted that the folded primaries were light brown, much lighter than all similarly plumaged Herring Gulls around. The eye is dark, and the head & bill seem rounded & slender enough. Comments welcome!
Cape Hatteras, NC4 March 2006
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Possible 2nd winter Thayer's Gull We noted that the folded primaries were light brown, much lighter than all similarly plumaged Herring Gulls around. The eye is dark, and the head & bill seem rounded & slender enough. Comments welcome! Cape Hatteras, NC4 March 2006 |
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Possible 2nd winter Thayer's Gull |
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Possible 2nd winter Thayer's Gull (front right bird) in mixed flock with Herring Gulls, Great Black-backed and Lesser Black-backeds. Cape Hatteras, NC4 March 2006 |
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Adult This adult was found in the chum line following the Miss Hatteras on a Brian Patteson Seabirds Pelagic Trip. Note the reduced amount of black in the wingtips and the bright pink legs (brighter than Herring Gulls). Cape Hatteras, NC 14 Feb 2004 |
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same individual |
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same individual |
Created on ... February 22, 2004 | Updated on ... February 22, 2004 | jspippen@duke.edu