ML109750111

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Viewed for about five minutes from alongside the bike path, between north Belle Haven parking area and Hunting Creek bridge. Bird flew off alone over river after that and not relocated. A bit smaller than Laughing Gulls around it. Rounder head. Smaller bill than Laughings, with no droop. Clearly defined half hood bordered by white nape and white forehead to crown. Clear white underparts (no gray wash on sides as in imm. Laughing Gulls). Legs appeared a bit shorter than those of larger Laughing Gulls standing next to it. When it flew off, we did not see white band across primaries, but that might have been difficult given the angle of view and likely would not have been easy to see given that this appears to be a first-summer bird. Clearly could see white crescents above and below eyes.

Technical information

Model

Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

ISO

100

Focal length

129 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/5.8

Shutter speed

1/125 sec

Dimensions

1109 pixels x 3000 pixels

Original file size

388.33 KB