Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

Lesser Black-backed Gull intermedius V.AC1 1CY, September 07 2015, Katwijk, the Netherlands.

Juvenile intermedius, ringed in Sweden.
Metal ring SVS Stockholm 8123714 and colour ring Blue V.AC1. Ringed as pullus Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) on July 01 2015 at Nidingen, Kungsbacka, SV44 (57.18N-011.54E) by ringer Nidingens Fågelstation and Tommy Järås.

Recovery data:
07-09-2015 NL19 Mars Muusse Blue V.AC1 KATWIJK AAN ZEE KATWIJK 52.12N-004.24E Alive Colour ring read 8 81.

Below: 'Atlantic flyway' route for Lesser Black-backed Gulls breeding in North Sea bassin and N France. Many winter along the N African coast (near fish industries) and a substantial portion of the population choose inland locations (waste dumps) like in Madrid.