Heuglin's Gull (L. heuglini / antelius)

(last update: 26-2-2014)

Coordinators:
Amir Ben Dov (Israel)
Chris Gibbins (Scotland)
Hannu Koskinen (Finland)
Mars Muusse (the Netherlands)

Heuglini 3cy, February 26 & March 12 2011, Ashdod, Israel. Picture: Amir Ben Dov. 

Heuglini with primaries and secondaries still 2nd gen.

below: March 12 2011, Ashdod, Israel.

3cy heuglini, based on grey tone of upper-parts. The shiny primaries indicate these flight feathers are replaced 2nd gen feathers and the visible tail-feathers are new as well. This moult stage may also apply to (a rather pale grey) 2cy nominate fuscus (but would be very early).