Three of us ventured to Smith Reservoir SWA (Costilla County) to investigate a reported Arctic Tern in the area. Well the Tern had left, but the three Sabine's gulls were still present. We studied them closely, photographed them, and all look like juveniles. One does appear darker than the other two which are lighter around the head. Other birds that made our day great were Peregrine Falcon, Black Tern, and Baird's Sandpiper. Gorgeous day out there.....
Just for the record, the SLV had no previous documented records for Sabine's Gull, until this year, where 5 have been seen at different locations. WoW!
John Rawinski
Monte Vista, CO
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