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.
Grebe, Pied-billed
Description: These are seen only in the water of the lakes, often diving or sinking out of sight.
Grebe, Horned
Description: Horned grebes are seen mostly in spring on the lakes, often diving.
Grebe, Eared
Description: This is a rare sight diving on the lakes.