Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

LBBG 3cy L-97134May 03 2003, Zeebrugge - Voorhaven, Belgium (51.59N 04.02E). 

This bird has been ringed in Belgium, L-97134. Ringed as pullus at Zeebrugge (51.20N 03.11E) on July 09 2001. Very immature, still most of the upper-parts are patterned, unlike the adult-grey scapulars in most 3cy LBBG. Note the colour of bare parts.