FRANKLIN’S GULL

1982   Millbrook second year 5 + 7 Feb and Cremyll 3 Mar
1984   Devoran ad 22 Jun – 1 Jul
1987   Helston second year 2 Feb – 22 Mar, Hayle 24 – 26 Mar, Marazion 28 Mar
1992   Crowdy adult 2 Aug
1994   Hayle adult in winter plumage 21 Oct.
1997   Gannel Est on 18 – 20 Nov.
2005  Gannel Est 1st cal 12 – 18 Nov
2007  Hayle Est 2 -6 March
2008 Stithians Reservoir 11th May. Unseasonal report of an adult in summer plumage flying west over stithians reservoir. (awaits acceptance by BBRC)

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1. Franklin’s Gull  – Gannel Estuary Nov, 2005 (photo:P.Freestone)

2. Franklin’s Gull – Hayle Estuary March, 2007 (photo:J.H.Johns)