Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

LBBG 2cy, September 30 2001, Dannes (near Le Portel), NW France.

Many grey third generation scapulars can be seen in the upper-parts. The central median coverts have been replaced and are still growing. The inner 3 medians were moulted earlier. Note the third tertial which is clearly more adult-like than the other (recently) moulted tertails. P9 is full-grown and p10 is at the length of p8, moult score is 49.