Even though the river is nearly ice free, rare gulls remain
at the Quad Cities. A handsome California Gull topped the list.
L&D 15 (Ia.)
1 Adult Kumlien's Gull
3 (2)Adult,(1)2W Thayer's Gulls
2 1W Lesser Black-backed Gulls
1 1W Glaucous Gull
Miss. Visitor Center (Ill.)
1 1W Great Black-backed Gull (#4 at Q.C.)
1 1W Thayer's Gull
1 Adult Lesser Black-backed Gull
L&D 14 (Ia.)
1 Juv. Kumlien's/Thayer's hybrid
2 (1)Adult,(1)2W Lesser Black-backed Gull
L&D 14 (Ill.)
1 Adult California Gull (in breeding plumage)
1 Adult Kumlien's Gull (continues)
1 Juv. Iceland/Kumlien's Gull (continues)
The California Gull was fairly close to shore then flew towards
Iowa's side above Smith's Island. Gulls were resting there.
I also checked L&D 13 but few gulls were at that dam. Diving
ducks covered the pool and Tundra Swans were quite evident. Most
swans were on the Illinois side but a few were in Iowa backwaters.
Jim Forde
Cedar Rapids
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