No. 1
December 14, 2005 Franklin's Cove, Tullytown, Bucks Co. PA
A fairly pale bird with an atypical bill pattern
No. 2
December 14, 2005 Franklin's Cove, Tullytown Bucks Co. PA
No. 3
December 14, 2005 Franklin's Cove, Tullytown Bucks Co. PA
This bird is very similar to a Lesser Black-backed, but the pattern on the Greater Covs, and the head/bill structure identify it as Herring
No. 4
December 17, 2005 Tullytown Landfill, Bucks Co. PA
These 2 images provide an interesting comparison of variation in Greater Covert pattern, extent of scapular molt, and tertial pattern
No. 5
December 17, 2005 Tullytown Landfill, Bucks Co. PA
Still mostly in Juv. plumage
No. 6
December 17, 2005 Tullytown Landfill, Bucks Co. PA
The bill pattern on this bird is unique.
No. 7
December 17, 2005 Tullytown Landfill, Bucks Co. PA
note the pale eye
No. 8
December 17, 2005 Tullytown Landfill, Bucks Co. PA
leg color is mud
