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Herring  Gull, Salton Sea


Herring  Gull behind Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull front right
Red-Hill Marina, Salton Sea
   


Herring  Gull, Salton Sea

Herring Gulls are common along the coast in winter, and are uncommon winter visitors to the Salton Sea.  They are only rarely found along the Colorado River south of Lake Havasu.  Look for them at Obsidian Butte at the Salton Sea, or more reliably along the beaches and shoreline of  San Diego.  This is a four-year gull, so they will look differently every year until reaching adulthood during the fourth year.


Herring Gull (2nd winter), Salton Sea