Franklin's Gull
Sandy Point State Reservation
6/9/07

Wayne Petersen spotted this adult, alternate-plumaged Franklin's Gull while he and I were
leading a field exercise for the Joppa Flats Education Center's Birder's Certificate Program.
Fortunately, Dana Duxbury-Fox was there with a camera. These are her images:

The adult Franklin's Gull standing behind a first summer Laughing Gull.
Note Franklin's small bill, broad white eye arcs, pink blush to underparts, Great comparison.

Franklin's Gull taking off
Note the light underwings, broad white trailing edge, white band-black-white primary tips

Detail of wingtips of Franklin's gull (behind Ring-billed Gull)

And here are a couple of photos I took through my scope using my cell phone.

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