There was an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull at Long Branch SP (Macon Co.). I first spotted the bird from the dam, but then saw it again when it joined the roost of gulls across from the campground. Here is the photo: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/100215232641622009633/albums/5927299186676246897/5938039627975733618?pid=5938039627975733618&oid=100215232641622009633

Fall album here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/100215232641622009633/albums/5927299186676246897

 

Also on the lake 300+ Franklin's Gulls, few Bonapart's and growing number of Ring-billed Gulls.

Very few ducks. I was surprised to see 2 blinds and two boats setting up for duck hunting on the lake. I thought there was no hunting in the park...

Later,

PK

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Peter Kondrashov
Kirksville, MO
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