Laguna Beach, California - California Gull? (1 Viewer)

Macswede

Macswede

• Dec 11, 2011

• #1

Most of the gulls on Laguna Beach were either Heermann's Gulls or Western Gulls. I'm fairly sure that this is Californian Gull, partly due to the red and black markings on the beak. Am I correct?

 

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Andrew Whitehouse

Professor of Listening

Supporter

• Dec 11, 2011

• #2

Yes, California Gull.

 

Macswede

Macswede

• Dec 11, 2011

• #3

Thank you very much for the confirmation, Andrew!

 

JANJ

Well-known member

• Dec 11, 2011

• #4

Agree with Andrew.

A good selection here Graham.

http://www.pbase.com/jpkln/calgull

JanJ

 

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Michael M

• Dec 11, 2011

• #5

Agree, CAlifornia Gull

 

Macswede

Macswede

• Dec 11, 2011

• #6

Thanks, JanJ and birding maniac! And thanks for that very interesting link, Jan.
Another lifer for me.