Kelp Gull
An apparent adult Kelp Gull found at Brownsville landfill this morning.

Landfill access as below.

An apparent adult Kelp Gull found at Brownsville landfill this morning.

Landfill access as below.

Been hunting for Baird’s Sparrow south of Marfa. Had 8 bogies, but can’t get them to sit up. Here’s the best “view” of a possible I’ve had. The quest continues!!! (Note: there’s no bird in the photo).
Good discussion, but not sure I’m buying their methodology. Patagonia Picnic Table Effect
Who wants to play Empid? All but 1 of these pix was taken in September 2023. Most were taken at the Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas during Shorebirds Field Trip. There are 4 species. Your task (should you choose to accept it) is to tell me which species and give at least 3 observations…
Here’s a little gulls quiz for the IDDGG class of 2023 and a video of gull-pipers (still at Granger yesterday).
I’ll also put in a plug for my “I don’t do gulls” gulls class. Starts in November when gulls generally start coming into Texas. I did the rudiments of Texas gulls in the B3 class. But I am developing additional material for this class. I will repeat the Texas-centric gull-ing, but I’m also hoping to…
For you recent Gulls Class graduates!!