[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull - Niagara River

[David Pryor]

After 2 hours of looking, I was finally able to locate, about 45 minutes ago, 
the previously reported Franklin's Gull. The bird was upstream of Adam Beck, 
opposite Devils Hole SP and was sitting on the rocks in the river with at least 
several hundred other gulls. 

It then flew downstream towards Adam Beck although I have been unable to 
relocate it after moving my position to the overlook. It may have gone back 
towards Devil's Hole.

Directions - QEW to Hwy 405. Take the Stanley Ave exit and cross over the 405 
to Portage Rd.  Turn right and follow Portage to the roundabout, then take 
Niagara Pkwy upstream in the direction of the Falls. Just past the Adam Beck 
hydro facility is the overlook on the left side of the road. There is room 
there for parking.

There is a decent viewing area for Devil's Hole about 400m upstream from the 
Adam Beck overlook. Take the paved path upstream from the overlook towards the 
falls. When you get to the first hydro tower along the paved path, there is a 
white cylinder shaped object to your left, and a dirt trail leading to the edge 
of the gorge. There is room for maybe a couple of people to set up there with a 
relatively unobstructed view. There is no fence however, so extreme caution is 
warranted.

David Pryor

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[Ontbirds] Franklin's Gull-Niagara River

[Tim Lucas]

I am currently watching a Franklin's Gull from a small opening about 200m
south down the river from the Sir Adam Beck Lookout. The bird appears to be
in second basic plumage and is flying towards Adam Beck as I type. This
group of rocks seems like a good spot for it to be hanging out if it isn't
at Adam Beck and this is where a lot of the Bonaparte's Gulls are resting.

Directions: The lookout from Sir Adam Beck is located just across from the
power station. It is on the Niagara Parkway and 4km south of Queenston. The
small opening is approximately 200 m south down the river(towards Niagara
Falls) from the lookout over Adam Beck. Walk down the paved path that
runs along the river. There is a small but worn dirt path that cuts left
from the paved path. From this lookout, look right over the river at the
group of rocks. But BE CAREFUL. There is no fence to protect from falling
over the edge.
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