micpic Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I found these gull's in a muddy bean field. I do most of my shooting on the river and river bottoms, so I don't run into these very often. I did do some minor research and the one species that comes to me is a Franklin's Gull, but I'll refer to the experts. Mike http:// These are not good images. The weather was cloudy, misting, and foggy. I got to use some excuse for my bad photography. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymph Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 These appear to be a Franklin’s Gull. Someone else with more experience in gulls may chime in and say something different though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinchicks Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 It fits all the characteristics of a Franklin's gull according to my Sibley's. Very pretty with the black hood. We typically get the Ring-billed Gull picking in the fields each spring and fall. Nice to see something different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARINERMAGNUM Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I believe these are Northern Black headed Bean Gulls. This breed is responsible for the highest percentage of methane in the Avian world. Not to be confused with the Solitary Stinker-another bean eating shore bird. It's possible I may be wrong-again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinchicks Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I believe these are Northern Black headed Bean Gulls. This breed is responsible for the highest percentage of methane in the Avian world. Not to be confused with the Solitary Stinker-another bean eating shore bird.It's possible I may be wrong-again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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