Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

LBBG intermedius 1cy DKC 4272489October 25 1999 Westkapelle, the Netherlands. Picture Pim Wolf.

A first winter bird with a Danish ring: Copenhavn 4272489. This bird was ringed on July 07 1999 at Langli Ho Bugt Vadehavsoerne, Denmark (55.31N - 08.19E). A rather straightforward plumage, but note the small white crescents on the tips of the primaries and the deep notched pattern on the lesser coverts. The mantle and upper scapulars have been moulted and the upper row of lower scapulars is currently replaced.