Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

(2 images) LBBG 2cy September 17 2001, Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands.

LBBG in 2cy which completed the wing covert moult and some tips show wear already. Active moult continues in the primaries where p10 is still juvenile while p8 is already full grown. Some upper scapulars and 5 lower scapulars have been replaced by adult-like grey feathers. The inner secondaries were actively moulted.