[Birdnet] Sabine's Gulls Persist at Quail Creek Reservoir

[Joshua Kreitzer]

Birders,

This evening (Saturday, Sep 22) I perused Quail Creek Reservoir in
Washington County hoping to turn up a seabird blown in by the severe storm
from so. California.

Though nothing shocking was found, I was delighted to see three Sabine's
Gulls! I hadn't read Rick's earlier report, but after talking to him learned
that he'd seen two gulls earlier today. I've never heard of so many Sabine's
at the same place at the same time in Utah. It was awesome! They are a
beautiful bird! All birds were seen from the south parking lot or from the
lake shore near the parking lot. At one point they were all perched on the
water together, then they took off, showing their uniquely patterned wings.

I also observed one or two terns, a flock of avocets, and many mergansers
(mostly female commons). There were also good numbers of people at the lake,
fishing, boating, etc.

Good birding!

Josh Kreitzer
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