Looks like widespread appearances of Franklin's gulls in the east. In 
Florida, where they are usually eagerly sought for (and painstakingly 
distinguished from laughing gulls), they have more than they can handle. 
Some have showed up in Maine, and the Canadian maritime provinces are 
buzzing (practice your francais on "On observe présentement une invasion 
sans précédent de Mouettes de Franklin dans l'est de lAmérique et autour 
des Grands Lacs: eg plus d'une centaine en Ohio, 20 au Connecticut, 200 
à cape May, 41 à Brooklyn, NY, etc.")
One hint for birders in drier spots: if you have farmers plowing at this 
time, this would be attractive to Franklin's, as they love picking up 
insects, etc. turned up in the process, and you could find some any time 
you see plowing.
Bill Whan
Cols

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