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Armleder Glaucous Gull posted by Paul Krusling on January 27, 2010 at 22:13:09

Re: Armleder Conditions posted by Linda Wallpe on February 1, 2010 at 19:13:23

Re: Armleder Conditions posted by William Hull on February 1, 2010 at 20:50:35

Re: Armleder Conditions posted by Linda Wallpe on February 1, 2010 at 21:04:17

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	Armleder Glaucous Gull         posted by Paul Krusling on January 27, 2010 at 22:13:09
	See today's posting. I provided a description of a Glaucous Gull I spotted standing with, but not adjacent to Bonaparte's and Ring-billed Gulls, so I did not pick up on the size differences. I did notice a much larger gull flying with the other gulls, which could have been the Glaucous Gull. I carefully looked at every gull and this one stood out as strikingly different, being, at first glance, totally white. Upon closer examination there was light tan freckling on the wings. I did not see the feet or legs. I know this is a rare sighting and I welcome any feedback and I hope this bird sticks around.
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	Re: Armleder Conditions         posted by Linda Wallpe on February 1, 2010 at 19:13:23
	A friend sent this report on conditions at Armleder. The water is down to it's normal levels although there's still ponding in the low lying areas. The perimeter path is clear and dry as are most of the grass cross paths. The roads are clear as well. Naturally the park remains closed, because the city/county are run by Germans and they have rules, but civil disobedience is in my nature therefore ignoring the government is my honor. Most of the, yellow, orange, green and blue green flags are still in place although a good deal of the wetlands are matted down under the pressure of the ice. The high water mark is remembered by ice tutu skirts about 4' up the trunks of trees. These shimmering ballet skirts tell a story of the dance of nature while we were sleeping. Oh my what a performance it must have been. The crows were in abundance and still performing by singing songs of the old south while I watch a large brown and cream spotted bird with a white chest perch in a small tree just to the south of the center buildings. Robins were everywhere being all puffed up and proud that they made the sun come out.
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	Re: Armleder Conditions         posted by William Hull on February 1, 2010 at 20:50:35
	Not to knock civil disobedience... However, it is my understanding that as long as you have some way to get there that does not involve parking illegally you are free to roam around the park on foot when the gate is closed.
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	Re: Armleder Conditions         posted by Linda Wallpe on February 1, 2010 at 21:04:17
	Good information but he SO enjoys being a dissident that I don't want to discourage him from reporting. : )
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