[TN-Bird] Correction: Franklin's, not Bonaparte's

Re: http://www.pbase.com/sylvafoto/image/105126321/large

Well, several alert readers caught the error in identifying the gulls  
that Leslie and I saw at Taylor Bend on 10/25.
We've never seen Franklin's Gulls before - they're rare in East TN,  
especially in large numbers.  Leslie was a bit skeptical
about the i.d. because of the posterior striping effect of the white  
primary tips.  I favored Bonaparte's because they're likely
to show up here in good numbers at this time of year - I figured the  
apparent marking discrepancies reflected molt irregularities.
I'm glad I had the photos for corroboration.  The camera is an  
indispensable birding tool for me.  Another  image:

http://www.pbase.com/image/105200177/large

My thanks to Jeff Wilson, Mike Todd, and Damien Simbeck.

Michael Sledjeski
Del Rio TN
  
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