RE: Franklin's Gull at Port Stanley Sewage Lagoons.
I have had a couple of requests for images of the Franklin's Gull. The poor shots are posted at the following link if you are interested. Good luck to all who go. http://mustap.smugmug.com/Nature/Birding-in-Ontario/Port-Stanley-Sewage-Lagoon/13683110_KiM2W#999325705_sfNqZ Based on my limited experience, i believe it is in first basic plumage with a dark/charcoal partial hood, black beak, darker grey wings (relative to the Herring Gulls anyways). Those eyes really stand out! Please feel free to correct me, as my knowledge of gulls is a work in progress. Cheers, Peeter Musta _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
