[EBB Sightings] Goose-gull at Lake Merritt

Wandered down to the lake this afternoon to scope things out for the 
GGAS walk tomorrow, and walked up behind what appeared to be a bird with 
the body of a Canada Goose, a snow-white head and neck, and a brilliant 
yellow bill - all in proportion. Then, of course, the grazing goose took 
another coupla steps, revealing the alert Western Gull standing on the 
far side... but it had me going for a while there.

Except for the goldeneyes, most of the winter visitors are still there - 
with the Ruddy Ducks and Eared Grebes coming into their mating plumage. 
The Tufted Duck is still at the nature center.
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