Franklin's Gull in Sydney

["Bob Way" <>]

Hi,
Followed-up on the Franklin's Gull sighting reported by Tony Palliser.
Walked the cliff-tops between Little Bay and Cape Banks.   By mid-morning
there were hundreds of Silver Gulls around, particularly on the adjacent
golf courses that dominate the area, but no sign of the FG.
I have been told that the bird was only seen in flight, which raises a
question mark over its affiliation with this area?  Hopefully someone will
find it again and a pattern of behaviour can be established, as occurred
with the Laughing Gull on Bribie Island, giving us a chance to see another
Australian vagrant.
Bob


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