[obol] John Rakestraw's Gull

[Russ Namitz]

Obol~

Others better at gull minutia can talk about this bird, but are some things 
that jump out at me.

>How would a Slaty-backed look different?
1) should have dark streaking on the head & neck not the vermiculation 
pattern that creates hooded appearance
2) mantle should be darker, especially with other gulls in the photos for 
comparison
3) iris should be lighter with a dark "mascara" smudge around the eye
4) bill should thinner with less of a gonys angle

Thanks to Greg who saved me from calling in sick tomorrow.

Cheers,
Russ
Coos Bay