It's not even a review species (requiring documentation to add to
official records), but Sabine's gull is a tough species to see in Ohio
if you don't live near Lake Erie. Breeding in the High Arctic, they
winter in the southern hemisphere, and they are usually in a hurry when,
as inexperienced juveniles, they pass through here in fall.  But one has
spent Tuesday, yesterday, and today at the state fish hatchery on the
east shore of Grand Lake St. Mary's. Today the bird was cruising the
longer impoundments on the east side from 8 am to 3 pm, but occasionally
resting on a dike on the west side of the hatchery.
        Three days at an inland site in Ohio may be a unique record for the
state for Sabine's. If you've wanted to see this attractive species in
the state, go today, or take your chances tomorrow. Sunset today is at
7:21 pm.
Bill Whan
Columbus


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