11 Aug 2005
Herring Gulls, Larus argentatus smithsonianus. Dryden TWS, Tompkins Co., NY, fall 2005.
Photos taken with Sony Sure Shot digital camera through a Swarovski HD-80 spotting scope.
Photos © Kevin J. McGowan
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An attempt was made to sample differently appearing birds, especially in November and December. No individual should be represented twice, at least not on the same day
| AUGUST - The birds have just come off the breeding colonies and are still in pretty good plumage. |
11 Aug 2005 |
| SEPTEMBER - Wing molt is apparent and the heads are getting spotted. | ||
8 Sep 2005 |
8 Sep 2005 |
14 Sep 2005 |
| NOVEMBER | ||
11 Nov 2005 This individual had interestingly mottled eyes, with asymmetrical, but similar dark blotches in its irises. |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 A good sampling of the variety in streaking and bill coloring. |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 |
17 Nov 2005 The eyes on this bird were not quite as dark as this shadowed image indicates, but they were not bright, either. In life they did appear dark at first glance. |
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| December | ||
8 Dec 2005 |
8 Dec 2005 |
8 Dec 2005 |
8 Dec 2005 |
15 Dec 2005 |
15 Dec 2005 |
15 Dec 2005 |
15 Dec 2005 Note the nearly white underwing. The under wingtips were noticeably pale when it landed. The dark portions are lighter than the mantle. Such individuals are not uncommon in central New York. |
15 Dec 2005 |
 15 Dec 2005 |
8 Dec 2005 |
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8 Dec 2005 |
15 Dec 2005 |
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