RE: [cobirds] ROSS'S GULL in Western Kansas

Hi Brandon,

 

Kansas has one previous record of Ross's Gull north of Manhattan. I believe it was seen at the outlet of Tuttle Creek Dam.

 

https://www.ksbirds.org/checklist/maps/ROGU.jpg

 

For those thinking of chasing today's bird, it was seen about 10 miles south of Dodge City.

 

Scott Seltman

Larned, KS

 

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Subject: [cobirds] ROSS'S GULL in Western Kansas

 

Always rare anywhere nearby, an adult winter Ross's Gull was found in Western Kansas today, near Dodge City, Ford County.  Check reports on e-bird, I think this is a first state record for Kansas.

 

Brandon K. Percival

Pueblo West, CO