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Kansabirdguy
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by Kansabirdguy Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:37 pm
Riley county KS.
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Aidan B
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by Aidan B Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:23 pm
Photos aren't great, but I don't see anything that would make me think otherwise.
Kansabirdguy
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by Kansabirdguy Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:30 pm
Felt long winged and I thought I saw some contrast with a darker greater coverts in flight but didn’t/don’t have a good grasp on AHGU. Variation
Braxton L
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by Braxton L Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:07 am
probably herring but larus sp is always safe
