This afternoon Sharon and I relocated the 1st winter Iceland Gull at Agate Bay in Two Harbors, originally found by Kim Eckert on January 20. It was sitting on the edge of the ice near the old concrete pier out from the boat launch. After about 15 minutes it flew north away from downtown, so we drove up to the industrial park where a local fish market dumps fish scraps. The bird was there by itself and we were able to get nice close-up views and a few pictures (in spite of all the snowmobile traffic).
To reach this spot from northbound Highway 61, turn left (north) at the stoplight near McDonald's (CH 26) and go about a mile until you go over the railroad tracks, then take the first left. In about two blocks you'll see the Superior Fish Company building on the left and the lawn where they throw the fish scraps. Gulls often move between here and the harbor during the winter. The first-winter Glaucous Gull, Harlequin Duck, and Long-tailed Duck were also still present in Agate Bay. Jim Lind Two Harbors
