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Spent some time lake and harbor-watching at Lorain this afte
Hey all -
Spent some time lake and harbor-watching at Lorain this afternoon. Most
significant were the number of gulls in the area. Within the habor was not a
single Bonaparte's, but ~3000 Ring-billed and ~500 Herring Gulls composed the
most gull activity I have seen here this year. Two Lesser Black-backeds were
present, as well, including the freshest first-year bird I have seen in the
state - quite stunningly gorgeous, actually. During my visits, a couple storm
systems passed out over the lake, after which Bonaparte's began streaming
west-to-east beyond the breakwall. Within 30 min, I counted 840 birds,
including a couple big flocks totaling 100+ birds. With waning light and
distance working against me, I was unable to detect any different. Conneaut
Harbor with its resident Bonie flock may experience some additions and turnover
and may be worth a check tomorrow.
The Dunlin held three Dunlin and Greater Yellowlegs, and nine Dunlin were
additional flybys.
Good birding -
Gabe Leidy
Cleveland
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