Chuck Gates sent me this interesting white gull which was
seen at Ocean Shores, WA. What I find interesting is that
the plumage appears to be fresh (primaries aren't frayed,
coverts look new). Is this a leucistic Glaucous-winged Gull
or a something else?

http://home.pacifier.com/~mpatters/bird/uggu/ugly_gull.html

The discussion will be collected at:
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Mike Patterson
Astoria, OR
celata at pacifier.com

A child who becomes acquainted with the birds about him
hears every sound and puzzles out its meaning with a cleverness
that amazes those with ears who hear not.

-Neltje Blanchan

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