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Greater Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Photo by AshleyT
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36.0449, -75.7598

Field Notes

Description:

Adults are white with a black back. This was a lifer for me, and I think they are such a pretty gull!

Habitat:

Hanging out on docks and power poles in the bay.

Reference Links:

Great Black-backed Gull, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornit…

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PublishedJuly 15, 2014

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