Andrew,

Nice photo of a Glaucous-winged X Western Gull hybrid, one of many possible
looks these hybrids might exhibit.

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Reding" <aareding at gmail.com>
To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 1:46 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] unusual large gulls in Port Townsend - can you
helpidentify?


> Thanks to all 7 of you who unanimously helped identify the previous bird,
> a Pacific loon in breeding plumage that did not quite match the otherwise
> excellent Sibley illustrations (Sibley underestimates the brightness of
> the upper rear head plumage).
>
> I am new to the area since last December, but thanks to you, i am learning
> quickly!
>
> Here are two mystery gulls:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/aareding/Wildlife
>
> One of them has helpfully raised his wings. From the Sibley guide
> illustrations, i am guessing western gull ... am i right?
>
> Please click on "view largest photo" or "download largest photo" to get
> closer to original size.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew Reding
> Port Townsend
> aareding at gmail dot com
>
>
>
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