Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

2 pictures: LBBG 3cy 5.412.153July 03-09 2005, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Pictures R Altenburg.

Typical local 3cy LBBG, which returned from the wintering grounds with a contrast between the old brown coverts and the grey 'saddle' (scapulars). Most tail-feathers and all secondaries still old second generation, but central tail-feathers replaced for new ones. After arrival in NW Europe, the complete moult has started in this individual and some coverts have been replaced recently.