Larus philadelphia are found in varying numbers throughout the Sound in fall/winter/spring. They are supposed to be 'common' but for me they are always 'uncommon' and a treat to see them flitting about.

Constellation Park is a wonderful location for seeing seabirds. Histrionicus histrionicus are regulars in the fall/winter/early spring in the rocky near shore, as well as Branta bernicla browsing the kelp beds. And the brass constellation maps in the sidewalk are a bonus.

Tom Benedict
Seahurst, WA


> On Apr 16, 2024, at 18:08, Mary Metz via Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu> wrote:

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> I don't know how unusual they are locally, but I was excited to see three Bonaparte's gulls off Constellation Park in West Seattle while I was out Tuesday afternoon. Definitely a first for me.

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> -Mary

> 16 April 24