Date: 12/31/25 2:10 pm From: Andrew Birch via groups.io <andyrbirch...> Subject: [LACoBirds] 3rd cycle VEGA GULL, MacArthur Park
There was a 3rd cycle giving point blank views this morning amongst the Westerns and Californias and very food motivated so bring some food for better views. Was seen all around the lake but probably the west end is the best place to start and plenty of metred parking along Wilshire.
Also here, was a continuing 1st cycle SHORT-BILLED GULL and a banded occidentalis WESTERN GULL plus a few GLAUCOUS-WINGEDS and one OLYMPIC. It's been pretty slow past couple of weeks with very little turnover and it's now been a while since I've seen any THAYER'S or even COOK INLET hybrids so hopefully this signals a change.
Some photos of the VEGA here:https://ebird.org/checklist/S291471431
Best, Andy BirchLos Feliz
