ML618005532

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

After flying from Washington Lake in New Windsor, the Little Gull joined in with a flock of Bonaparte's on the Hudson where they spent the rest of the day drifting and repositioning on the water between Plum Point and Donahue Park in Cornwall, and could be seen distant from Breakneck Train Station viewing platform in Dutchess County. I believe this bird is a county first for both Orange and Dutchess counties. Adult bird almost in breeding plumage with black underwings and a pink glow to its breast and belly. On the water, visibly smaller and brighter-looking than the Bonaparte's with its white primaries. It did appear to have some black at the wingtips but that was actually the underside of the wing showing a bit. Fantastic day, happy for all who got to see it.

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS R6m2

ISO

500

Focal length

500 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/7.1

Shutter speed

1/3200 sec

Dimensions

2000 pixels x 1266 pixels

Original file size

311.66 KB