Franklin’s Gull’s appearance is somewhat similar to Laughing Gull, but it has a vastly different, inland (instead of coastal) range, and has more prominent white eye arcs, a thinner and more delicate bill, and larger white spots on the wing tips. The underparts may show a pink blush.
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Franklin’s Gull
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull (note pinkish underside wash)
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gulls – group
(note intermediate size between larger Herring Gull and smaller Bonaparte’s Gull)
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Belton, TX
March 29, 2011 ©John Schwarz
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Franklin’s Gull
Anchorage, AK (rare bird for Alaska)
June 9, 2012 ©John Schwarz
