Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

LBBG 1cy BLB L-901703September 27 & 29 2004 Westkapelle, the Netherlands. Pictures Pim Wolf.

A first calendar year bird with a Belgian ring, probably ringed as pullus at Zeebrugge, Belgium (51.20N 03.11E) in July 2004. Most upper scapulars have been replaced for second generation feathers, but most lower scapulars are still juvenile. Note the second median covert, which is second generation as well.