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White head with dark grey wings
Coastal
Wasn't afraid of humans
Thanks! Spotting updated. I finally learned what the red subterminal spot on their bill is for -- chicks peck it to stimulate feeding! Very interesting.
Most likely a Western gull: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Gul...
Spotted on Nov 30, 2010 Submitted on Dec 1, 2010
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Thanks! Spotting updated. I finally learned what the red subterminal spot on their bill is for -- chicks peck it to stimulate feeding! Very interesting.
Most likely a Western gull: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Gul...