|
English and Scientific names: |
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
|
|
Number of individuals: |
one, 1st winter (basic) |
|
Locality: |
|
|
Specific Locality: |
Elmer's |
|
Date(s) when observed: |
30/March/2010 |
|
Time(s) of day when observed: |
11:00 am |
|
Reporting observer and address: |
Michael Musumeche |
|
Other observers
accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s): |
Kevin Leigh |
|
Other observers who
independently identified the bird(s) |
?? |
|
Light conditions
(position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light): |
Clear day but angle of light made photography
difficult. |
|
Optical equipment: |
Swarovski 10x42, plus Swar. scope
to 60x. |
|
Distance to bird(s): |
~ 75 meters |
|
Duration of observation: |
~15 minutes |
|
Habitat: |
Beach front |
|
Behavior of bird: |
Sitting on beach and flew a couple of times
and landed nearby as we approached. |
|
Description: |
Totally white plumage, pink legs, pinkish bill
with black tip. |
|
Voice: |
None noted. |
|
Similar species: |
Approximate size of nearby adult Herring Gull
which have light grayish mantle, dark wing tips, yellowish bill, etc. |
|
Photographs or tape
recordings obtained? |
Photographs taken by Michael Musumeche |
|
Previous experience with
this species: |
Yes, |
|
Identification aids: |
None |
|
This description is written from: |
Memory |
|
Are you positive of your
identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
|
Date and time: |
02/April/2010 |