Franklin's Gull and the GWF Goose 28 NOV 2015

Franklin's Gull Larus pipixcan is an North American Gull sp. which should not occur in HK like the Buff-breasted Sandpiper.

First found by Richard L. few days ago. I missed it but luckily our Koel KO rediscovered the gull today. 

What a day! Another big HK Twitch this year! 

Note the dark bill with small red tip, dark leg, darker mantle, special eye pattern and smaller size than Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus.

Also some shots by iphone digiscoping

A first year Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons is another mega in Maipo today.

I also managed to get a better shot of the Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga and Collared Crow Corvus pectoralis.

The birdy day ended by a Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops.