Most lariphiles agree some first cycle pale-headed gulls are challenging.
So much variation.
Can you you elaborate on those “checked boxes” you mention?
Bruce Webb
Former Boulder resident
On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 11:42 AM Nicholas Komar
wrote:
> A first cycle large white-headed Gull at Horseshoe
Has anyone had occasion to go search for this bird since the 28th? Any
info as to whether it's still around would be appreciated. Thanks!
Dave Cameron
Denver
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:32:50 PM UTC-6 colima...@gmail.com wrote:
> Most lariphiles agree some first cycle pale-headed gulls ar
Sorry I meant to follow up. I read up on first-cycle Slaty-backed Gull
Identification. While this bird looked similar, a couple features in particular
ruled out Slaty-backed Gull. The outer wing (a.k.a. the hand) was long like
Herring and Glaucous-winged, rather than short. Also the bill was ver
Thanks, Nick, for the explanation. And, it saves me a trip!
- Dave Cameron
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:27:39 PM UTC-6 Nick Komar wrote:
> Sorry I meant to follow up. I read up on first-cycle Slaty-backed Gull
> Identification. While this bird looked similar, a couple features in
> partic
