Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

(2 images) LBBG 1cy DEH 4273064November 02 2003 Westkapelle, the Netherlands.

Rather strong and bulky 1cy LBBG, ringed on the isle of Helgoland, Germany: 4273064. Almost all the upper scapulars have been moulted to second generation (class 75-99%) and the lower scapulars still show many juvenile feathers in the lowest row (1-25% are second generation). In the wing-coverts, all visible feathers are still juvenile.