Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

3 pictures: LBBG 3cy 5.412.042July 17 2005, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Typical local 3cy LBBG, which returned from the wintering grounds with a contrast between the old brown coverts and the grey 'saddle' (scapulars). Tail-feathers, secondaries and primaries were retained second generation. After arrival in NW Europe, the complete moult has started in this individual and P1-P3 are replaced, P6-P10 are still old. Some coverts have been replaced recently as well.