The bird identified as a possible Slaty-backed Gull was on the mudflat just east of the Black Dog power plant where it was seen at a distance of only 120 yards or so. Lighting was very bad. Several of us had excellent views for an extended period of time.
Photo by David Cahlander 1/27 sec., Nikon 4500 digital camera through a 25x Baush & Lomb Scope, 12/24/2002 4:26 pm, ISO 800.
Enlarged view of the possible Slaty-backed Gull (right) along with a first year Herring Gull (left).
Photo by David Cahlander 1/27 sec., Nikon 4500 digital camera through a 25x Baush & Lomb Scope, 12/24/2002 4:26 pm, ISO 800.
Photo by David Cahlander 1/86 sec., Nikon 4500 digital camera through a 25x Baush & Lomb Scope, 12/24/2002 4:08 pm, ISO 800.
Photo by David Cahlander 1/25 sec., Nikon 4500 digital camera through a 25x Baush & Lomb Scope, 12/24/2002 4:23 pm, ISO 800.
Photo by David Cahlander 1/29 sec., Nikon 4500 digital camera through a 25x Baush & Lomb Scope, 12/24/2002 4:26 pm, ISO 800.
First winter Iceland Gull was on the mudflat just east of the Black Dog power plant where it was seen at a distance of only 120 yards or so. Lighting was very bad. Several of us had excellent views for an extended period of time. Note the size relative to the Ring-billed Gull on the far left and the Herring Gull on the near left.
Photo by David Cahlander 1/29 sec., Nikon 4500 digital camera through a 25x Baush & Lomb Scope, 12/24/2002 4:22 pm, ISO 800.