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Looking for help with confirmation for possible Franklin's Gull
Posted by Kenny Miller
about 9 years ago
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Possible Immature Franklin's Gulls seen tonight at Snook Islands Natural Area in Lake Worth, FL. Great spot by Marcello who noticed that the bird appeared smaller than the nearby Laughing Gulls and had a very dark black hood. Also present was a Dunlin, Red Knot, Great-Black Backed Gull and about 25 other species. Thoughts?
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Sorry here are the photos:
Hi Kenny,
No question it's a juvenile Franklin's Gull.
Best regards,
Bill Pranty
Bayonet Point, Florida
Thanks Bill!
Looks like this cold front drove quite a few of them to the east coast. For rather rare species to the northeast. There were over 200 estimated in Cape May today, 11/13/15.
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