ROSS'S GULL in Western Kansas

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Always rare anywhere nearby, an adult winter Ross's Gull was found in Western Kansas today, near Dodge City, Ford County.  Check reports on e-bird, I think this is a first state record for Kansas.

Brandon K. Percival

Pueblo West, CO

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Hi Brandon,

 

Kansas has one previous record of Ross’s Gull north of Manhattan. I believe it was seen at the outlet of Tuttle Creek Dam.

 

https://www.ksbirds.org/checklist/maps/ROGU.jpg

 

For those thinking of chasing today’s bird, it was seen about 10 miles south of Dodge City.

 

Scott Seltman

Larned, KS

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Thanks for the correction Scott.  

Colorado's last one was in November 2010, so I am guessing some Colorado people will be interested in trying to see this one in Kansas.

Brandon K. Percival 

Pueblo West, CO

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