1st Round

04-03-2009
Sturts--Accept

A very complete description eliminating similar gulls.

04-05-2009
Dave Trochlell--Accept

I'm convinced.

04-06-2009
chuck trost--Accept

Goos analysis and comparison of other possibilities.

12 April 2009
Hardy--Accept

Good description of structure and plumage eliminates similar candidates including hybrids.

4-15-09
Carlisle--Accept

good description (& I saw the bird & concurred with the ID)

04-20-2009
Doug Ward--Accept

All of the salient keys noted, both in plumage and structure, to confirm ID as a 1st year Thayer’s Gull (Larus thayeri).

4/28/2009
Darren Clark--Accept

Written description hits on all key points and eliminates similar species.