As they often are, interesting things were flitting about Berlin Pond today despite the snow and a very cold north wind. This Bonaparte’s gull is only the fifth recorded in Washington County in eBird since 2000, all of which have been observed at Berlin Pond.

Bonaparte’s Gull, Berlin Pond, Canon 400mm f/5.6L at f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 200

Bonaparte’s Gull, Berlin Pond, Canon 400mm f/5.6L at f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 200

Bonaparte’s Gull, Berlin Pond, Canon 400mm f/5.6L at f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 200

Bonaparte’s Gull, Berlin Pond, Canon 400mm f/5.6L at f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 200

Bonaparte’s Gull, Berlin Pond, Canon 400mm f/5.6L at f/5.6, 1/1250s, ISO 200
Full Checklist:
- Canada Goose (9)
- Wood Duck (1)
- Mallard (13)
- Ring-necked Duck (4)
- Common Loon (2)
- Osprey (1)
- Bald Eagle (1)
- Bonaparte’s Gull (1)
- American Crow (2)
- Tree Swallow (45)
- Barn Swallow (1)
- Black-capped Chickadee (3)
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet (4)
- American Robin (1)
- Song Sparrow (1)
- Red-winged Blackbird (9)
- Common Grackle (2)
Berlin Pond
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