(4 images) LBBG 1cy E78E, E81E & E85E July 13-23 2004, Maasvlakte, the Netherlands.
Birds from one nest. All three birds are missing coverts and scapulars from late June onwards. By July, second generation-like coverts are visible.
Below: LBBG 1cy E78E, E81E & E85E, July 13 2004, Maasvlakte, the Netherlands.
Below: LBBG 1cy E81E & E85E, July 17 2004, Maasvlakte, the Netherlands.
Below: LBBG 1cy E78E & E85E, July 23 2004, Maasvlakte, the Netherlands.
LBBG 3cy E81 May 26 2006, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Pictures Ruud Altenburg.
Returning as 3cy bird, E81 still has all sercondaries and primaries retained 2nd generation. The tail has been renewed completely.
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