Gull, Ring-billed
Description: Spot this common gull species on the lake ice during spring melt periods, or at other times either flying or swimming.
Gull, Little
Description: Possibly visible flying over the Garden, this rare, exotic gull species has become naturalized in North America.
Gull, Lesser Black-backed
Description: This is a rare black-backed gull species most likely seen on the lake ice in spring or winter.
Gull, Laughing
Description: This black-headed gull is a southern species that rarely is rarely seen at the Garden. It is most likely to be seen flying over.
Gull, Herring
Description: This large gull is often seen on the lakes during spring thaw, or at other times either flying over or swimming.
Gull, Glaucous
Description: This is a rare gull species most often seen on lakes during spring melt periods.
Gull, California
Description: As its name implies, this western species is rarely seen in the Great Lakes region. It may be seen with flocks of common gull species.
Gull, Bonapate's
Description: This black-headed gull species is likely to be seen flying over the Garden in small flocks.
Grosbeak, Rose-breasted***
Description: a common migrant in any wooded area of the Garden and a nester in McDonald Woods
Grosbeak, Evening
Description: These silky, colorful birds are very vocal and have huge beaks for cracking large seeds. They will rapidly empty any sunflower feeder on a rare winter visit.