Ran into the Sullivans from Tacoma who stopped here in Blaine for the Godwit watch and our usual beautiful sunsets, and they reported seeing the Ivory Gull today this afternoon at fairly close range. Perhaps they'll post details when they get home later tonight.

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>Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 15:15:29 -0800 (PST)
>Subject: [bcvanbirds] Ivory Gull - 3PM Thurs update
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>Hi everyone: Prue Spitmann here with an update from Calvin Gehlen received at 3PM!
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>The Ivory Gull's favourite barge has been moved well offshore so the bird is having to find new quarters. The general instructions are still the same; drive down the south side of the Roberts Bank Superport Jetty to the far end where the road ends in a parking lot (you can park here). Look through a large chain-link gate, which is across the end of the road and is signed 'Deltaport Ship Access Gate. You will see a catwalk leading to a dock where the tugs tie up. As of 3PM the bird is sitting on that dock; it appears to have fed (entrails on face) and seems settled.
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>However, if it should move there are other barges nearby and these should be checked. The bird seems averse to winds and the company of other gulls and is sometimes gone for periods of time.
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>Weather in Vancouver for Interior birders is currently sunny and clear with little or no wind. Temperature close to freezing. Floodlights are excellent so the bird should be easily visible but bring a decent 'scope. It is currently possible to view the bird at a distance of 40-50 metres.
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>Hey, I hope all you folks find this most delightful of gulls (it's a beauty alright!) so that I can get back to my Xmas baking!!! Cheers, Prue
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Jack Kintner <kintner at nas.com> Blaine, WA
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