Saturday, March 28 between 3:00pm and 4:30pm I was viewing what I believe to be an adult Slaty-backed Gull. Thew bird flew off with other gulls about 4:30pm. Black Rush Lake is iced covered, however, gulls have been returning for several weeks as there is an active landfill adjacent to the area where this bird was observed.

I have posted several photos at the link below. All but the first one were taken using a Panasonic Lumix through a spotting scope. They are not very good quality, but do show some characteristics of the bird in question. For size comparison, note in the first photo the Herring Gull to the far right.

I am typing up my notes to be posted later.

I will be able to check the site sometime tomorrow late-morning, and will post any pertinent information.

Sincerely,
Roger Schroeder


LINK: http://singingwings.rohair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=152:possible-slaty-backed-gull-lyon-county-minnesota&catid=37:benefits&Itemid=55