A Frankling Gull in Switzerland

One month after the Laughing Gull Larus atricilla, a new American gull made its first appearance in Switzerland ! A 2 cy Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan was discovered on January 14 at Schaffouse, along the Rhein river, by Pascal Parodi. Click here to see some pictures taken on January 16 by Stéphane Aubry. Finally, Piero Bonvicini and other 3 Italian birders (Angelo and Alberto Nava, Remo Ciuffardi) were able to watch this rarity on January 21. Photo courtesy of Piero Bonvicini.

11:55 - Sunday, January 22, 2006 - post comment