I found a 1st winter Iceland Gull at Depot Pond (east) today at lunchtime.  The bird was with a small group of Herring and Ring-billed Gulls.  It stayed only briefly before moving on.  I don't believe it was present when I arrived around noon, and had gone by the time I left 20 minutes later.  Also present were 29 Ring-billed Gulls, 19 Herring Gulls, 1 Pied-billed Grebe, 1 Ring-necked Duck, 1 White-throated Sparrow and one Eastern Towhee.

Incidentally, there have been decent numbers (several hundred+) of gulls at Schoolhouse Pond on many days recently, but I've developed such a talent for having them all leave as soon as I arrive outside, I decided to try Depot Pond today.  People trying for gulls in Upper Marlboro should check both locations.  Good birding,

Fred Shaffer
Crofton, Anne Arundel


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