Dec 31st '11

I changed a Thayer's Gull I saw today to Kumlien's Iceland Gull. It will undoubtedly be yet another of my sightings that is not recognized by the bigwigs. But I just wanted to mention it. It was a casual sighting in the lagoon near Marine Park here in Bellingham. It was flying out as I wandered in. No trace of actual black in wingtips; just medium Gray. Also clean white head (adult). Smaller than Glaucous-winged Gull.

Happy New Year!

Phil Hotlen
Bellingham, WA