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12/24 Windsor Landfill

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Nick Bonomo
Fri, Dec 24, 2010 9:50 PM

I spent over 2 hours gulling at the Windsor Landfill today from
1000-1220. Gull numbers (and garbage truck numbers) were high: I'd
estimate at least 3,000 large gulls, with flocks coming and going
throughout my stay and ~1500-2000 on the ground at all times.

Since negative reports are worth posting, I found it rather amazing
(and frustrating) that not a single uncommon species was seen. A few
odd individuals as usual, but all could be attributed to American
Herring Gull. It's difficult to spend a couple hours here during
winter and NOT see a single Iceland Gull, especially with that many
birds around.

Merry Christmas!

Nick Bonomo
Wallingford, CT

I spent over 2 hours gulling at the Windsor Landfill today from 1000-1220. Gull numbers (and garbage truck numbers) were high: I'd estimate at least 3,000 large gulls, with flocks coming and going throughout my stay and ~1500-2000 on the ground at all times. Since negative reports are worth posting, I found it rather amazing (and frustrating) that not a single uncommon species was seen. A few odd individuals as usual, but all could be attributed to American Herring Gull. It's difficult to spend a couple hours here during winter and NOT see a single Iceland Gull, especially with that many birds around. Merry Christmas! Nick Bonomo Wallingford, CT