A Little Gull was with a flock of about 400 Bonaparte's Gulls today (4/11/15) at Southport Beach. The Little Gulls have been around for about a week and around 10 were found at Southport a few days ago.
In this record photo the Little Gull's size next to the Bonaparte's identifies it; on the beach it was picked out by its distinctive primary tips: white with dark gray above that.
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| Little Gull with Bonaparte's, Southport Beach, 4/11/15 |
Meanwhile, 45 Bonaparte's were back at Oyster River, the border between Milford and West Haven on the Sound:
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| 3 Bonaparte's Gulls at Oyster River 4/11/15 Note progression of head molt from basic to alternate |
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| Alternate Plumage Bonaparte's, Oyster River 4/11/15 |
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