Voting Comments

Lesser Black-backed Gull
Record #12-B-09

1st Round: 7-0

1st Round

4/14/09
Weisse – Accept

Good written description that includes necessary field marks for confirmation of identification of LBBG, supported by good photos.

04-16-2009
Dave Trochlell--Accept

Very convincing report and images.

04-18-2009
Sturts--Accept

Description and photos are convincing. Similar Gulls eliminated.

26 April 2009
Hardy--Accept

Streaking, bill color and structure all consistent with LBGU.

04-28-2009
chuck trost--Accept

I was a bit bothered by the pinkish legs and feet, but the bird looks very much like the third cycle LBBG 27.21 in Howell and Dunn.

4/28/2009
Darren Clark--Accept

Written description and photographs support the identification of this bird as Lesser Black-backed Gull

05-27-2009
Doug Ward--Accept

Good discussion comparing to other candidates, especially Slate-backed Gull (Larus schistisagus), support what I believe to be diagnostic photos.