Subject: Great Black-backed
Date: Jan 20 21:32:21 2004
From: Stuart MacKay - stuart at blarg.net


> In closing, I didn't see anything structurally wrong while observing
> the bird in the field for 2 hours.

Structurally the bird is a GBBG - head shape, bill size - particularly
depth at the gonys, body bulk and posture are all consistent.

I'd be happier if the bird was brighter but I'd also be happier if
other possibilities were eliminated. There are a few similar species
within a 3,000 mile radius.

Stuart
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Stuart MacKay, Seattle, WA, USA