Gulls in Europe(last update: October 10, 2012) |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii) 3cy TYJ October 27 2006, Westkapelle, the Netherlands.Ringed in the UK, by Mike Marsh. Red TYJ.Probably from Orfordness, Suffolk, UK (52.05N 01.34E) - ringed as pullus in 2003 or 2004? Once the old outer primaries have been shed, it's difficult to age some 3cy and 4cy birds. This bird is much adult-like in upperparts. |