Herring Adult
Gull #4 for yesterday Cedar Point. Can someone from 2024 class ID these gulls?



Gull #4 Adult Herring. Pink feet, pulled taffy snout.
Gull #4 for yesterday Cedar Point. Can someone from 2024 class ID these gulls?



Gull #4 Adult Herring. Pink feet, pulled taffy snout.
Had a great trip with the 2024 Gulls Class to Galveston etc. Highlight was the California Gull initially found by Sarah “blue legs” Womack!! Palm Warbler found by Doug was also a great bird!! We had 6 gull species and numerous shorebirds.
Warning: expect a quiz on this soon
Here’s a few more pix from Kelp chase. Anyone is welcome to ID.
Since I’m going to attempt to teach a few gulls next class here’s a reminder: it’s about time to be on the lookout (and listen-out) for franklin’s gulls. They migrate from prairie nesting sites To west coast of South America. Right over cen Tex. Also listen for another iconic sound of fall migration—Sandhill cranes!!
On Saturday Eric texted me about Franklin’s gulls at Hornsby and I was sorry to miss. But on Sunday driving back from Dallas I hit the mother-lode!!!! I watched for at least 45 minutes and guestimated 3000-4000 gulls went by!! What a blast!!! And you’ll never guess the wonderful nature setting where I witnessed this………………………………….
Amar Ayash is requesting new members for “North American Gulls”– you guys should sign up!!!