Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

(2 images) LBBG 2cy JU30 October 19 2002, Westkapelle, the Netherlands.

A 2cy intermedius from southern Norway JU30. All rectrices and remiges fully grown, P10 without a mirror.
The upper tertials have been replaced again in the partial moult in autumn and are third generation now. In the left wing, greater covert #6  has been replaced as well, median coverts #4 and #14 have been replaced, lower lesser coverts #1-#2 have been replaced and one lesser covert is new. The scapulars are at least third generation with a brown hue and are slightly worn. Three lower scapulars are plain grey new feathers. The legs are pink, the tip of the bill is black, the iris is pale.

CR-Code Blue with white code JU30 Ringing Centre Stavanger
Ringnumber 4233330 Ringer Tor Oddvar Hansen
Species Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus intermedius)
Sex X Age Pull Date 03.07.2001
Place Rauna, Farsund, Vest-Agder, NORWAY Co-ordinates 58.03 N - 06.40 E

22.09.2001 Le Portel, Pas-de-Calais, FRANCE                                     50.42 N - 01.34 E   Jean Michel Sauvage
23.09.2001 Boulogne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, FRANCE                        50.43 N - 01.37 E   Jean Michel Sauvage
23.09.2001 Le Portel, Pas-de-Calais, FRANCE                                     50.42 N - 01.34 E   Jean Michel Sauvage
19.10.2002 Westkapelle, Walcheren, Zeeland, NETHERLANDS             51.32 N - 03.26 E   Theo Musse, Mars Muusse