Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

Lesser Black-backed Gull BLB L904293 adult, May 04 2015, Calais, NW France. Picture: Jean-Michel Sauvage.

Ringed in Belgium, probably 2005 or 2006, hence an older adult already despite this 'first read' (data pending).

Observed the first time on 04.11.2015 on the quay of the Loire to Calais, but the ring was hard to read (dirty ring with mud). Now it's confirmed on May 04 2015.
This bird may have been in the area for a longer period, maybe settled earlier at the "Alcatel plant" area. In 2014 this plant has expanded on a wasteland area, formerly occupied by some Lesser Black-backed Gulls, and it's only a few wing-beats away from the site "Quai de la Loire" where the picture was taken.