To follow up on John's post about where to view the Kelp Gull - I put Lakemore Recreation Park into my GPS/phone and the directions take me right there!!

Many thanks to John for posting so much about this bird!!

Doreene Linzell





On Feb 11, 2016, at 11:28 AM, Jon Cefus <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I wanted to take a moment to speak to a facet of trying to see the Kelp Gull that was addressed when it was first found by Ben Morrison, but has not been recently spoken to.  If you are using the parking area and Gazebo for the party center directly east of the Springfield skating rink you are on private property and should cease using that area.  
> 
> When the bird was first found at the rink the owner of the rink was very excited and accommodating to the rush of birders to see the gull.  Almost immediately, folks realized that the parking area with the gazebo was superior viewing of the lake and started to use it.  The owner of the rink in conversation with myself and Ben said that the owner of the party center is NOT ok with folks using their property for anything other than paid events at their business.  If you were previously unaware of this, then I hope this reminder solves that lack of information.  The parking lot of the rink itself is fine, but you're dealing with a chain link fence unless you get elevated in some way.
> 
> There are several public spots available around the lake that provide ample views of the birds and have been widely reported since this bird showed up, the community park on the south shore being the primary spot.  It's true that you cannot always see all the diagnostic field marks from those spots, but that's birding.  Using the multiple factors associated with making the call on this species can make it hard to make the call with certainty, but if you're diligent and deliberate it's doable.
> 
> This is just a friendly reminder so that we can continue to watch this remarkable gull AND be seen as a respectable and conscientious group of enthusiasts.
> 
> Jon Cefus
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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