Sanibel Island, Florida - Sabine's Gull? (1 Viewer)

Fandango739

GeoBird

• Nov 28, 2012

• #1

I had almost assumed that this bird was a tern, but I just can't make him fit any of the illustrations.

 

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Barry Hunt

Well-known member

• Nov 28, 2012

• #2

Have a look at Laughing Gull.

 

mrmanning

Southern Ontario Birder

• Nov 28, 2012

• #3

When compared to the body, the wingspan seems a bit long for a Sabine's. I think Barry's suggestion is the right way to go.

 

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Parker

Uncomfortably Numb.

• Nov 28, 2012

• #4

It's a Laughing Gull.

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Nov 28, 2012

• #5

It's a Laughing Gull. In this view, Sabine's Gull shows much less black on the wingtips and would have a distinct white wedge near the bend of the wing.

 

Fandango739

GeoBird

• Nov 28, 2012

• #6

Shows me!
Thanks, good folks!