[wisb] Re: WI Point sightings this morning, with unidentified gull - photos (Superior, WI)
- From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, mou-net@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:12:35 -0500
Sorry for this late response regarding an email nearly a week ago... The
gull of interest that I photographed was a Ring-billed Gull with very dark
plumage. The head shape/size, bill shape/size, and overall plumage structure
(not including color though) lead to Ring-billed Gull. The overall plumage
is somewhat melanistic (darker-than-usual pigment within the feathers).
Within raptors, melanistic individuals (AKA dark morphs) typically have a
considerable about of dark-chocolate-colored feathers.
Good birdwatching,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN
NATURALLY AVIAN - Guided bird hikes and bird
photographywww.pbase.com/birdfedrbirdfedr@xxxxxxxxx
Count Interpreter
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
P.O. Box 3006
Duluth, MN 55803
mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 7:25 PM, Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This morning I went out birdwatching at Wisconsin Point with two of my
> friends (taught 'em all about gulls, and now they're hooked)! In addition to
> the fun sightings listed below, there was one odd gull, which was is possibly
> an ill juvenile Ring-billed Gull... odd molt, rough feathers, bill looks off,
> etc. Any feedback/help on this ID is appreciated. Feel free to backchannel
> me, and I will respond back to the listserv in a day or two regarding the
> consensus, and the ID of this bird.
>
> Canvasback 3
> Greater/Lesser Scaup 20
> Double-crested Cormorant 1
> Bald Eagle 2
> Bonaparte's Gull 1
> Franklin's Gull 1
> Ring-billed Gull 2000
> Herring Gull 30
> gull sp. 1
>
> jaeger sp. 2
> American Crow 4
> American Pipit 1
>
>
> Here is that gull of interest:
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367585
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367588
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367590
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367592
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367595
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367597
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367600
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367602
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129367604
>
> I have many other gull photos to share from this morning. I'm about to head
> out the door in a few minutes, and will post the photos in a day or two.
>
> Here are two quick photos of a BEAUTIFUL adult Cooper's Hawk banded at Hawk
> Ridge today! Enjoy!
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129368530
> http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/129368528
>
> Good birdwatching,
> Erik Bruhnke
> Duluth, MN
>
>
>
> NATURALLY AVIAN - Guided bird hikes and bird
> photographywww.pbase.com/birdfedrbirdfedr@xxxxxxxxx
>
> Count Interpreter
> Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
> P.O. Box 3006
> Duluth, MN 55803
> mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
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