The Black - headed Gull was still there today as of 2:30 pm. I saw it with Ring-billed Gulls sitting on a dock at the end of two parallel ramps extending into the water from the shore, south of the water treatment plant, which is southwest of the Five Islands Park parking lot. Much smaller than Ringed-bills. Adult bird. We used scope (recommended) and were able to clearly see red at the base of the bill. Also saw the reddish legs once the bird finally stood for a few minutes.
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