Many birders held vigil for the Slaty-backed Gull this afternoon. Unfortunately, the gull didn't show. I think it is a real possibility that the gull will return. Previous SBGU's in the Hudson Valley have remained for extended periods. If this is true and the gulls routine can be determined, there is still a good chance people will get to see this bird. A nice consolation prize was a total of 5 Iceland Gulls. There was also a nice CACKLING GOOSE on the Wallkill River at Lippincott Road found by Tom Burke. John Haas --
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