Sabine's Gull in Dakota County
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'Rare Regular' in Minnesota - First record for Dakota County in the Spring season

Bill Litkey reports a juvenile Sabine's Gull was observed in the Lake Rebecca area in Hastings from 12:10 to 1:00, 2005 Sep 26 It was first spotted flying along the river's shoreline when he arrived at the boat launch, but then it immediately headed over to the L. Rebecca area to rest either in the road or in a parking lot. When it occasionally would be flushed by a passing car, it repeatedly settled back down quickly again. When Bill left around 1:00 it was resting with some Mallards at the edge of L. Rebecca. By it's behavior it would seem to be exhausted, and hence, probably is not going to be in any hurry to leave the area.

Photo taken 2005 Sep 26 by Terence Brashear. Canon 20D, Canon 600mm f/4, 1/1600 @ f/11, ISO 800, FF -1 1/3.