The warmest February on record for our region, the month was somewhat uneventful with an adult Slaty-backed being the only rarity highlight (Milwaukee County, WI). Three putative Great Lakes Gulls (2 adults and a 3rd cycle type) continued on the Calumet River (Cook County, IL) this season.
Our 16th Annual IOS Gull Frolic saw temperatures in the low 50s, with virtually no ice by early morning. Despite the mild temperatures, we did observe 3-4 Thayer's and 1-2 Kumlien's Gulls.
Continuing with the trend seen in November-January, very few 1st cycle "winter gulls" have been reported this season.
Below is a collection of Iceland Gulls seen around Lake Michigan throughout the month of February.
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| Kumlien's Iceland Gull. Lake County, IL 11 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 3. |
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| Thayer's Iceland Gull. Milwaukee County, WI. 20 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 3. |
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| Thayer's Iceland Gull. Milwaukee County, WI. 20 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 3. |
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| 2nd Cycle Thayer's Iceland Gull. Milwaukee County, WI. 20 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 3. |
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| 1st Cycle Thayer's Iceland Gull. Milwaukee County, WI. 20 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 2. |
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| 1st Cycle Thayer's Iceland Gull. Milwaukee County, WI. 20 Feb 2017. Photo 2 of 2. |
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| Thayer's Iceland Gull. Lake County, IL. 10 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 4. |
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| Kumlien's Iceland Gull. LaPorte County, IN 04 Feb 2017. Photo 1 of 2. |
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