The Common Gull has proven to be fairly reliable over the recent week or so
hanging out with the mostly Ring-bill Gulls in the open water in the center
of Prospect Park Lake and also roosting on the ice nearby. It can be pretty
difficult to pick out at times.  I saw the gull along with a good cast of
Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan birders today from the south and west shores.

Looking from the south shore, Eric Miller picked out the red legs of the
Black-headed Gull that has also been frequenting the  fresh water of
Prospect Park Lake.  Later the bird landed on the shore on the west side of
the lake where the geese, ducks and coots keep the water open.  The bird
landed practically at the feet of 10 or so birders who were scanning for
the Common Gull.

A female Common Merganser was also seen in the open water in the lake along
with a female Hooded Merganser and 4 Ring-necked Ducks.

Rob Bate
Brooklyn

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