Not just a very small gull, it's actually called a Little Gull...very rare in Virginia. Even in this distant photo by Nancy Barnhart, the strikingly black underwings
can be seen, a feature that sets adults apart from all other gulls. She saw it on March 15 in Norfolk where it has been seen for a few days. She was also able to marvel at its acrobatic, energetic flight style, as it associated with Bonaparte's Gulls. A breeder of the far, far north, breeding adults develop a solid black head.
Brian Taber
