Franklin's Gull

Identification: slightly smaller than Laughing Gull. It has a dark mantle and wings, extensive hood with white
eye arcs in basic plumage and smaller bill than Laughing Gull. In flight the adult bird will show a white band
toward tip of wings.

Franklin's Gull photographed at Mann's Harbor, North Carolina on December 30, 2005.

1st Winter Franklin's Gull- Hopewell, Virginia- November 26, 2011