[birding] Salem GLAUCOUS GULL 2/7/09

[Carl & Christine Schneiders]

Hi Birders,

My sister and I found the GLAUCOUS GULL at the park west of the intersection of State and Airport Rd. in Salem.  The WESTERN GULL was also there.  The GLAUCOUS GULL stood out because of its larger size and pale coloration although looking at it head on it is easier to pass over because its breast is dirty.  It was a lifer for both of us.  There also were two CANADA X GRAYLAG GOOSE hybrids. They had a very interesting combination of plumage characteristics and the structure was intermediate between the two parent species.

Matthew Schneider
Silverton, Oregon 
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