Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
View west along the willows towards the entrance along Lincoln ave
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
View east across the second cove, where gulls like to gather at low tide
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Flooded willows in the marsh west of Lincoln Ave
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Dried meadowsweet inflourescence
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Willows in flower
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Canada Geese on the dike
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Green-winged Teal and Mallards at the mouth of the first cove
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Green-winged Teal flushing
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Green-winged Teal in flight
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Green-winged Teal in flight
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Common Goldeneye
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Bald Eagle flying in front of the Tacoma Dome
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Subadult pursuing juvenile Bald Eagle
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Nearly adult pursuing subadult pursuing juvenile Bald Eagle
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
juvenile Bald Eagle
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
juvenile Bald Eagle
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
juvenile Bald Eagle
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
First cycle Glaucous-winged Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged Gull. The pale eye is not typical.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Glaucous-winged x Herring Gull (iris paler than normal, wingtips have herring pattern but dark gray instead of black)
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Not sure what kind of gull this is. I'd guess Herring from the mantle and wingtip color except for the rather dark eye and the P9 window (which western Herring usually lacks). Too much black in wingtip for Thayer's.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Probably a Glaucous-winged x Herring based on nearly-black wingtips with just a trace of P9 window, and eye color intermediate between Glaucous-winged and Herring.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Another likely Glaucous-winged x Herring due to fairly dark eye and not-quite-black wingtips.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Herring Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
A pale-eyed Thayer's Gull? Possibly a Herring x Thayer's though the wingtips are paler than I would expect with that combination.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Thayer's Gull
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Thayer's Gull. From below, only a subterminal band of black shows on P6-9. P10 leading edge is also dark. Eye is dark, bill rather slight. Pink legs.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Thayer's Gull. Black limited in wingtip due to gray/white tongues on P6/7-9, dusky head, dark eye
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Thayer's Gull. Limited black in wingtips, smaller, thinner bill than Glaucous-winged, dusky head, dark eye.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Western Gull, based on relatively dark mantle, dark wingtips with terminal spots and mirror on P10 only, white head, bright yellow-orange bill.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Black-capped Chickadee singing in flowering cherry
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Yellow-rumped warbler, still in winter plumage, sensing an itch.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Ahhhh
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Male Yellow-rumped molting into breeding plumage.
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Song Sparrow around sunrise
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
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In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Song Sparrow
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  43 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56624f.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Female Red-winged Blackbird
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  44 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56620.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Male Red-winged Blackbird, still showing traces of juvenile plumage
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  45 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56633.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
First-year Red-winged Blackbird developing adult plumage
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  46 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56172.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
First-year Red-winged Blackbird developing adult plumage
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  47 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56662.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Male Red-winged Blackbird
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  48 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56665.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Male Red-winged Blackbird singing
Photos of birds at GogLeHiTe Wetland in Tacoma, WA from Feb and Mar, 2011
Brianpen...Birds   | Gallery GogLeHiTe Wetland birds, Tacoma WA, Feb/Mar 2011  49 / 49  (Start seq 390; Curr file dsc56654.jpg)
In February 2011, Wayne Sladek introduced me to the GogLeHiTe wetland along the Nisqually River at the Lincoln Ave bridge. I went back several times in the next month or so to photograph gulls and other birds. A rendering plant just north of the site attracts a variety of large gulls, mostly Glaucous-winged but also Thayer's and Herring and various hybrids, which I've tried to photograph and identify.
Male Red-winged Blackbird in flight

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