Nelson's Gull (Glaucous x American Herring hybrid) - Windsor/Bloomfield Landfill, Hartord County. March 4th, 2009. Still present after a week affording better views and images. Larger than most American Herring Gulls with paler gray upperparts, dark slate gray (rather than black) primaries, and pale-lemon staring eye.
Beautifull bird James, as always nice photos and informative post.
ReplyDeleteI have never even heard of this species of bird! The gulls in CT would send me into fits trying to ID them. We had a herring gull fly through AZ last year. I saw it at the Green Valley Wastewater treatment plant and wouldn't have known what species it was except for the fact that I was on an Audubon birding trip and the leaders identified it for us! Being able to take a photo and look for field marks at home is always much easier than trying to ID it in the field, but I suspect you knew what you were looking for. Once I learn a species, then it is a different matter, but first time views can be a challenge. Nice shots and good info here.
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