Alabama Bird: California Gull

In preparation for the Alabama Coastal BirdFest I am working on a series of birds native to Alabama. 

Today's bird is the California Gull
Scientific name: Larus californicus

According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: 

Accidental


....and that's all they have to say. Ha! Woops! I knew I shoulda made a left turn in Albuquerque! 

Diameter of eye of feather: 1"