Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

LBBG 1cy BLB L-107902 September 02 2003 Westkapelle, the Netherlands.

A first calendar year bird with a Belgian ring, ringed as pullus at Zeebrugge, Belgium (51.20N 03.11E) on July 16 2003. Most of the upper scapulars have been replaced for second generation feathers recently. Most of the lower scapulars are still juvenile.