[Birdtalk] Ross's Gull in Cal.

[Larry tripp]

Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:22:32 -0800
From: Guy McCaskie <guymcc...>
Subject: [CALBIRDS] Ross's Gull
At about 3:00 PM today I drove up to the area of the boat launching site at 
Red Hill and was amazed to see an adult Ross's Gull in the shallow water 
immediately to the north of the boat launch channel. The gull then flew to 
the shore and proceeded to catch flies on the wet mud. I made a couple of 
calls to alert local birders and awaited their arrival. The Ross's Gull 
remained within 100 feet of the spot where first seen, actively catching 
flies on the wet mud. Bob Miller and Kenneth Z. Kurland both arrived before 
dark, and photographs were obtained. Terry Hunefeld arrived after dark, but 
was able to see the bird with the aid of my headlights. The gull appeared 
healthy and in fine basic plumage - no worn feathers, and having a pink wash 
on the under-parts.

Guy McCaskie
954 Grove Avenue
Imperial Beach, CA 91932


Anyone ready for a drive to the sea?


Larry Tripp

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