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The gulls were flying over Lake Champlain. Two of the sightings included the gulls swimming. They were not swimming in a particular direction and often changed course. On take-off, the gull started flight facing into the north wind. The flying gulls would hover, barely advancing forward but flapping their wings constantly. Other flight pattern included 3 or 4 long, slow wing flaps and then gliding, with their wings bent in a V-like shape.
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All were in the water or circling above
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All were in the water or circling above
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All were in the water or circling above
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Great Black-backed Gull 3Z9, Banded on July 13 2015 when it was too young to fly, on Appeldore Island, York County Maine 12-14-2016
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With Fish Crow in second picture
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With Fish Crow in second picture
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Very large gull with a black back, pinkish legs, and a robust bill, larger than the surrounding gulls. Seen yesterday at this location as well.
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Very large gull with a black back, pinkish legs, and a robust bill, larger than the surrounding gulls. Seen yesterday at this location as well.
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Very large gull with a black back, pinkish legs, and a robust bill, larger than the surrounding gulls. Seen yesterday at this location as well.