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English
and Scientific names: |
Great Black Backed Gull
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Number
of individuals: |
One
present |
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Locality:
LOUISIANA: |
Cameron Parish |
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Specific
Locality: |
On
beach half way between Holly Beach and Holleyman Bird Sanctuary |
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Date(s)
when observed: |
August
21, 2009 |
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Time(s)
of day when observed: |
7:30
AM |
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Reporting
observer and address: |
Tom
Finnie, Sulphur,
LA 70665 |
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Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
My
wife, pet miniature schnauzer and I were driving down Hwy 82. We spotted the
large gull sitting on the beach. We stopped, backed up and took some pictures.
We had no idea of what type gull this was. |
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Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
None |
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Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Light
conditions on 8/21/2009 @ 7:30 AM were fine as you can see in the images. The
skies were overcast. |
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Optical
equipment: |
Nikon
D300, 400mm lens |
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Distance
to bird(s): |
30
yards |
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Duration
of observation: |
We
watched the great black backed gull for about 10 minutes, took some pictures
and left. The gull remained. |
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Habitat:
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Gulf
of Mexico beach |
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Behavior
of bird: |
The
Great Black Backed Full was feeding on a fish (see image) that washed up on
the beach. |
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Description: |
See
attached pictures. |
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Voice: |
Not
vocal at the time. |
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Similar species: |
See
attached pictures. |
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Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Pictures
were photographed by me (see attached pictures). |
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Previous experience with
this species: |
None |
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Identification
aids: |
Peterson’s
Guide |
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This
description is written from: |
Pictures
were used in lieu of notes. |
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Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Donna
Dittman identified this as a Great Black Backed Gull after sending her an
email with attached pictures. |
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Date
and time: |
8/21/2009 |