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Possible California Gull, Guthrie Park, Corunna

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Brandon Edwards
Sun, Jan 3, 2021 2:20 PM

Happy 2021 birders!

On 1 January I observed what I called an "interesting Herring Gull" at Guthrie Park in Corunna, ON, but was unable to get good photos due to distance and shooting through a snow storm, and didn't give any further thought to it. On 2 January, Deryl Nethercott photographed the same gull, noting smudging on the nape, extensive black in primaries, and black markings on tail. The photos can be seen here: https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S78559313

Open to scrutiny for this gull. But in any case it's been seen 2 days in a row. Please don't bring any more covid to Lambton if you are thinking about looking for it.

Guthrie Park:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wp8FEzXby6ZYqrXv8 Also worth checking out Shell Docks just upriver.

Brandon

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Happy 2021 birders! On 1 January I observed what I called an "interesting Herring Gull" at Guthrie Park in Corunna, ON, but was unable to get good photos due to distance and shooting through a snow storm, and didn't give any further thought to it. On 2 January, Deryl Nethercott photographed the same gull, noting smudging on the nape, extensive black in primaries, and black markings on tail. The photos can be seen here: https://ebird.org/canada/checklist/S78559313 Open to scrutiny for this gull. But in any case it's been seen 2 days in a row. Please don't bring any more covid to Lambton if you are thinking about looking for it. Guthrie Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wp8FEzXby6ZYqrXv8 Also worth checking out Shell Docks just upriver. Brandon Sent from somewhere