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Larus hyperboreus
The Glaucous Gull is a large gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of the northern hemisphere and the Atlantic coasts of Europe.
This is a rare bird that has been known to cross into Texas. We usually see 1-2 reports a year for the state. Lifer #460 for the US Since May 2010.
Spotted on Feb 7, 2013
Submitted on Feb 8, 2013
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Thanks Tom, yeah, they are pretty common up in the northern parts of the US on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Texas is definitely a huge difference, but we get at least 1-2 reports annually somewhere along our 480 mile long coast. Most of them end up as non confirmable based on such a young plumage. It was nice to have such a well marked specimen.
Congratulations on the spotting and nice photo Cody. We get Glaucous Gulls in New England every winter, but this is a great find in Texas.