Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
Very likely the same bird, now an adult.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Andrew Baksh wrote:
> Interesting bird. Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in 2010
> see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/
>
> Best,
>
> Andrew Baksh
> Queens, NY
> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
> wrote:
> Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
> photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull. Clearly not an
> Iceland Gull with that bill and head. Also, the bill would show some dark
> on an all white Iceland Gull. It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
> it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
> mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really
> looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
>
> Cheers,
> Willie
> --
> Willie D'Anna
> Betsy Potter
> Wilson, NY
> dannapotterATroadrunner.com
> http://www.betsypottersart.com
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
> To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
>
> A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
> http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
> (and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
> "recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
> telling me that I need to do regular updates.
>
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
> To: NYSBIRDS-L
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
>
> I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
> able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
> numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
> the expected Gull and Tern species.
>
> Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
> Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
> discord .
>
> The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
> south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
> 40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
> Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
> not able to get closer.
>
> Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
> with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
> able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
>
> Arie Gilbert
> No. Babylon, NY
>
> www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
> www.qcbirdclub.org
>
>
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
Very likely the same bird, now an adult.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Andrew Baksh birdingd...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting bird. Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in 2010
see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/
Best,
Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
dannapot...@roadrunner.com wrote:
Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull. Clearly not an
Iceland Gull with that bill and head. Also, the bill would show some dark
on an all white Iceland Gull. It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really
looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
Cheers,
Willie
--
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Betsy Potter
Wilson, NY
dannapotterATroadrunner.com
http://www.betsypottersart.com
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.
Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .
The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.
Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY
www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
Interesting bird. Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in
2010 see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/
Best,
Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter <
dannapot...@roadrunner.com> wrote:
> Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
> photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull. Clearly not an
> Iceland Gull with that bill and head. Also, the bill would show some dark
> on an all white Iceland Gull. It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull
> because
> it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
> mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really
> looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
>
> Cheers,
> Willie
> --
> Willie D'Anna
> Betsy Potter
> Wilson, NY
> dannapotterATroadrunner.com
> http://www.betsypottersart.com
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve
> Walter
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
> To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
> Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
>
> A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
> http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
> (and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
> "recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
> telling me that I need to do regular updates.
>
> Steve Walter
> Bayside, NY
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
> [mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie
> Gilbert
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
> To: NYSBIRDS-L
> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
>
> I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we
> were
> able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
> numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater,
> and
> the expected Gull and Tern species.
>
> Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
> Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
> discord .
>
> The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
> south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
> 40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
> Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
> not able to get closer.
>
> Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
> with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
> able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
>
> Arie Gilbert
> No. Babylon, NY
>
> www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
> www.qcbirdclub.org
>
>
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>
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull. Clearly not an
Iceland Gull with that bill and head. Also, the bill would show some dark
on an all white Iceland Gull. It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really
looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
Cheers,
Willie
--
Willie D'Anna
Betsy Potter
Wilson, NY
dannapotterATroadrunner.com
http://www.betsypottersart.com
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
"recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.
Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .
The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.
Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY
www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
"recent work" -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.
Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .
The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.
Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY
www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.
Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .
The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.
Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY
www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
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RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull. Clearly not an
Iceland Gull with that bill and head. Also, the bill would show some dark
on an all white Iceland Gull. It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull because
it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really
looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
Cheers,
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Betsy Potter
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-Original Message-
From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Walter
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater, and
the expected Gull and Tern species.
Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .
The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.
Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY
www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
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Re: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
Interesting bird. Reminds me of another odd Gull out at Breezy Point in
2010 see here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingdude/7398557730/
Best,
Andrew Baksh
Queens, NY
www.birdingdude.blogspot.com
On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 8:39 PM, Willie D'Anna and Betsy Potter
dannapot...@roadrunner.com wrote:
Based on Steve Walter's one photo (sorry, I could not find any other
photos), this appears to be a leucistic Herring Gull. Clearly not an
Iceland Gull with that bill and head. Also, the bill would show some dark
on an all white Iceland Gull. It is also likely not a Glaucous Gull
because
it is an adult or near adult (red spot on the bill) and should show a gray
mantle. Also, the wingtips are a bit long for Glaucous Gull. It really
looks perfect for a leucistic Herring Gull.
Cheers,
Willie
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Betsy Potter
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dannapotterATroadrunner.com
http://www.betsypottersart.com
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61073063-15084...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Steve
Walter
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 8:05 PM
To: 'NYSBIRDS-L'
Subject: RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
A picture of the gull discussed below can be seen at my web site
http://www.stevewalternature.com/ . Additional pictures from the boat trip
(and other recent birds) can be found by clicking the bird tab and then
recent work -- a new page I've put up because a certain someone keeps
telling me that I need to do regular updates.
Steve Walter
Bayside, NY
-Original Message-
From: bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu
[mailto:bounce-61071795-8873...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Arie
Gilbert
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:52 AM
To: NYSBIRDS-L
Subject: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn Pelagic 6-17-12
I lead a pelagic trip out of Brooklyn Sunday 6-17. Using attractants we
were
able to get many Wilson's Storm Petrels practically on the boat, with
numbers for the day estimated at 120 +/-. We also had Cory's Shearwater,
and
the expected Gull and Tern species.
Of particular note was an all white Gull who's initial ID would suggest an
Iceland Gull, but discussion ensued due to structural and color pattern
discord .
The bird was located off the beach near Breezy Point, in the inlet, just
south of the all white lighthouse like tower. { drop into google maps:
40.561323, -73.926374 } Presently, the consensus is leucistic Herring Gull.
Many photos were obtained, but due to the shallowness of the water we were
not able to get closer.
Remarkably, we were able to attract all of the ~other~ gulls that it was
with, by chumming bread, while this bird ignored us. Birders in the area
able to get addition views are invited to contact me.
Arie Gilbert
No. Babylon, NY
www.Powerbirder.blogspot.com
www.qcbirdclub.org
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