Franklin's Gull Monroe Co.

[Karl Overman]

This morning, Robert Epstein and I saw a Franklin's Gull in with Ring- 
billed Gulls on extensive flats along Lotus Road in extreme southern  
Monroe County.  There were at least four Lesser Black-backed Gulls  
there as well.  We tried for Franklin's Gull at the Pointe Mouillee  
headquarters area in southern Wayne County twice during the day with  
no success.

To reach Lotus Road, take I-75 south to the last exit in Michigan,  
Summit Street. Take the first road to the right (west) off of Summit  
which is Stern Road.  Cross over I-75 and go south at the first road  
you come to, Suder.  Go south to the first right turn which is Lotus  
Road.  The gulls are typically on flats both east and west of the  
series of railroad track you would cross.

Cheers,

Karl Overman
Farmington Hills, Mi.