Franklin’s Gull Hornsby
One of these things is not like the other…..Ok recent gulls class, what do you see here? From Hornsby earlier this week.

One of these things is not like the other…..Ok recent gulls class, what do you see here? From Hornsby earlier this week.

Gull #1 for the Gulls Class of 2024: What species and age is this gull and why? Taken today at Cedar Point Lake Buchanan. Gull #1: I found this one very interesting. Initially it seems straight forward Ring bill. But on 2nd look we see quite a dark eye which points to either another species…
PLEASE DON’T GIVE AWAY THE ANSWER YET!! Just answer with a “yes”, if you can ID this gull we had on our Field Trip in Galveston over the weekend.
Really enjoyed this beautiful and cooperative gull !! I’ve decided Glaucous and Iceland are my favorites, until I see an Ivory or Ross’s at least!!
Gulls wander !!!! I was extremely pleased on recent trip to Bolivar Peninsula when this 2nd cycle Little Gull wandered in as I was watching terns at Rollover Pass!!! He stayed for about 15 minutes while I documented him in every way I could think of. This is what makes Gulling so fun; finding the…
Spent some time under a tree next to Lake Sommerville yesterday. Had 500-600 White pelicans, a smattering of gulls (Franklin’s & Ring billed) and 5 species of shorebirds For the 2024 Shorebird class: Can you ID the shorebirds and tell me why? (Feel free to review Eric’s fine table)
Here’s a few more pix from Kelp chase. Anyone is welcome to ID.