Larus cachinnans in the Netherlands

(last update: August 16, 2020)

Coordinator:
Albert de Jong
Merijn Loeve
Roland-Jan Buijs
Thijs Horst
Leon Kelder
Mars Muusse

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Caspian Gull cachinnans X80A 5CY-7CY, June 2022 - March 2024, colony De Kreupel, the Netherlands. Picture: Leon Kelder, Thijs Horst & Mars Muusse.

Tarsus ring y-X80A and metal Hiddensee EA202480, ringed as pullus Larus cachinnans on June 03 2018 at Kiesgrube Laußig, Germany.
Breeding season at colony De Kreupel: 2021, 2022, 2023.

In 2023:
Nest is M7, partner is adult male Larus cachinnans y-0.10.
Offspring are: g-0|C, g-0|D & g-0|E.
All 3 chciks fledged, with astonishing g-0|D turning up in Malta, March 2024. Extraordinary record!

below: Caspian Gull cachinnans X80A 7CY, March 03 2024, colony De Kreupel, the Netherlands. Picture: Thijs Horst & Mars Muusse.

below: Caspian Gull cachinnans X80A 6CY, April 30 - May 01 2023, De Kreupel - M, the Netherlands. Picture: Leon Kelder - camera trap.

Nest M7. Parents are y-0.10 and y-X80A.

below: Caspian Gull cachinnans X80A 5CY, June 17 2022, De Kreupel - M, the Netherlands. Picture: Leon Kelder - camera trap.