Just got a call from Patrick Dugan who saw the Black-headed Gull I saw earlier today. He says the bird is an adult. However, what led me to think it was a first-year bird was the amount of white and mottling on its face around the beak area, possibly a molt into adult plumage? Also the bill was appeared to be partially black, which also led me to think it was an immature bird. If my aging call is incorrect, I stand corrected. Oh well, whether 1st yr. or adult, it was a great bird that offered great viewing, even through wind-induced teary eyes. I did get some good photos of it. It may well stick around through the weekend, so I hope more of you get out to see it - it's too good a bird and great viewing opportunity to miss. Meredith Sampson Old Greenwich _____________________________________________________________ The strong, silent type. Click here for great looking bamboo flooring! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/REAK6aAXutyuQi1L63wlWbaLXbcnK5deQSwAY2r2dOs0ZZur6qX7nJ/