hello tweeties,

yesterday's mystery bird was a stretching Mediterranean Gull, Ichthyaetus [Larus] melanocephalus. For a detailed analysis along with an explanation as to why Rick chose to show you this species, go here;

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2008/09/todays_mystery_bird_for_you_to_8.php

and here's today's mystery bird (i think most of you will ID this bird without too much trouble);

http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2008/09/todays_mystery_bird_for_you_to_9.php

cheers,

GrrlScientist
Devorah
http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/
Roosting high up a tree somewhere in Central Park, NYC