June 2021 – Heermann's Gull (Larus
heermanni, Order Charadriiformes, Family
Laridae - Gulls >).
Notable for its, distinctive red bill;
Allaboutbirds.org says that this is "probably the
easiest to identify gull in North America."
[Top: breeding adult; below: non-breeding adult]. |
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The feet are the right color but I'm
not sure if this is a juvenile Heermann's
Gull. I did note this behavior several times;
it is not clear if they hoping to catch a sand crab
or what. |