Glaucous-winged in Amarillo
Looks like a glaucous winged is in Amarillo (from NA gulls fb page).

Looks like a glaucous winged is in Amarillo (from NA gulls fb page).

Amar Ayash is requesting new members for “North American Gulls”– you guys should sign up!!!
Gulls class: given Jeff’s Texas Gulls Rule, can you ID this bird? Lake Balmorhea 11/18/22.
Gull #5 (same date location). Species? Age? Gull #5 First cycle Ring-billed with pretty advanced feathers on the back – lot of adult gray coming in. Also note shape is perfect for ring bill.
After the gull I drove 2 hours north from Amarillo (who knew there were still 2 hours of Texas north of Amarillo?) for the reported Pine Grosbeak — new for my Texas list. Spent about 20 minutes photographing this lovely bird.
Here’s the “you are there” video!!
Here’s a few more pix from Kelp chase. Anyone is welcome to ID.