The Sabine's Gull is still present.. as of 11:15 this morning (Saturday 9/9) at
the Marina at Daingerfield Island. Arlington County. A group of us viewed the
bird from the end of a set of docks that look out on to the vegetation mats.
The gull was resting and flying in front of the long pier that extends the
National Airport runway lights. It is difficult to pick out at rest, being
similar to the immature laughing gulls. It is a bit smaller with a dainty
bill. It is easy to recognize in flight.
Here is a link to some photos and videos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/73831614@N00/albums/72157686021148290
Bill
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Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 8:23 PM
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Subject: [Va-bird] Sabine's gull YES (plus 9 black terns)
Stopped by the Washington Sailing Marina on my bike ride home from work.
The gull was sitting on the SAV when I got there, but was too far away to
identify without a scope. It started flying and foraging, and then I could
identify it easily. Gorgeous bird. Bonus: 9 black terns foraging in the
same area.
Ben Jesup
Alexandria
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