>>>.
>>>A description would be helpful, distinct dark and light pattern (not the
>>>soft
>>>grays of the Heemann's); very dark legs and large hooked dark bill (not the
>>>red Heermann's). long tail and larger than the Gulls
>>They are small, dark and different looking. I actually saw these a
>>>couple of weeks ago. Much to my delight.
>>>

The description sounds very much like Parasitic or Long-tailed Jaeger.


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