Tag Archives: gulls

Gull big day

Posted on November 17, 2016 by John Rakestraw

My recent gull class field trip found ten species of gulls (Western, Glaucous-winged, Glaucous, Herring, Thayer’s, California, Ring-billed, Mew, Bonaparte’s, and Heermann’s). This was a new record for the class, and it got me wondering. How many species of gulls … Continue reading →

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Gull Gallery

Posted on January 10, 2009 by John Rakestraw

Portland’s Westmoreland Park is a great place to find a variety of gull species during winter. Seven species and one hybrid are regular, and there is always the possibility of something more unusual showing up. California Gull: medium-gray mantle, long … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: gulls

Gull big day

Gull Gallery

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