Black-headed Gull Records
Note: All records listed here have been accepted by PORC and published in their Annual Report unless otherwise noted.
All records are listed in reverse chronological order.

Easton, Northampton County; November 18-21, 2009. Photos by Dave DeReamus. (Under Review)
Near Columbia, Lancaster County; April 10, 2009. Photo by Justin Bosler. (Under Review)
Moraine State Park, Butler County; November 28-30, 2008. Photos by Malcolm Harter, Geoff Malosh, and Steve Gosser.
Franklin Cove in Tullytown, Bucks County; January 10, 2007. Photos by Cameron Rutt.
Falls Township Community Park near Tullytown, Bucks County; December 9, 2004. Photo by Bill Etter.

2009

Black-headed Gull --- Easton, Northampton County; November 18-21, 2009. Photos by Dave DeReamus.
These photos were taken at the 'Forks of the Delaware' on November 21st. This 1st-year bird represents the 1st record for the Lehigh Valley area.




Black-headed Gull --- near Columbia, Lancaster County; April 10, 2009. Photo by Justin Bosler.
This 1st-year bird was found by Jonathan Heller.



2008

Black-headed Gull --- Moraine State Park, Butler County; November 28, 2008. Photos by Malcolm Harter.
This bird was found by Dave and Debbie Darney on November 27th, representing the 2nd record for Butler County.


This photo shows a good comparison between the Black-headed Gull and the Bonaparte's Gulls on the right. Note the Black-headed's larger size and dark red bill and legs compared to the Bonaparte's Gulls pink legs.

Black-headed Gull --- Moraine State Park, Butler County; November 28, 2008. Photo by Geoff Malosh.

Black-headed Gull --- Moraine State Park, Butler County; November 28, 2008. Photos by Steve Gosser.



2007

Black-headed Gull --- Franklin Cove in Tullytown, Bucks County; January 10, 2007. Photos by Cameron Rutt.




2004

Black-headed Gull --- Falls Township Community Park near Tullytown, Bucks County on December 9, 2004. Photo by Bill Etter.