Voting Comments

Species
Heermann's Gull
Record #4-A-08

1st Round:
7-0

1st Round

12/22/08
Cliff Weisse – Accept

Distinctive species observed by two experienced observers.  Written description includes diagnostic details.

01-06-2009.
Sturts--Accept

The description fits that of a Heerman's Gull. There were 2 observers that are both familiar with the species

1/7/2009.
Darren Clark--Accept

The written description perfectly fits Heerman's Gull (a very easy to identify gull).

01-11-2009.
Dave Trochlell--Accept

The description was convincing for Heermann's Gull, but I wondered why the bird was identified as a 3rd-cycle and not as a non-breeding adult.

16 January 2009.
Hardy--Accept

This is an adequate description of the distinctive dark plumage and orange, black-tipped bill. The presence of a second observer meets the guidelines for a first state record.

1/19/09.
Charles Swift--Accept

Distinctive species.

1-25-09.
Carlisle--Accept

Good description of a relatively straight-forward ID. For a potential first state record (esp. unaccompanied by a photo), it might be nice to have a report from all observers ..