Even though the first significant rain has only just reached the South Fork of Long Island (Suffolk), there are exciting numbers of LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULLS. My total so far this AM is 21 at three spots (8 Mecox Inlet, 10 Sagg Mains, 3 Maidstone GC) including 12 juveniles.
I'd recommend checking your local playing fields, parking lots, beach fronts etc - anywhere gulls like to hang out. Be advised that there are also plenty of fresh Herring & Great BB Gulls, so care is warranted in identifying juvs and subads. Angus Wilson, New York City & The Springs, NY http://birdingtotheend.blogspot.com -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
