Lesser Black-backed Gull (graellsii & intermedius)

(last update: May 17 2015)

LBBG 1cy BLB L-96724October 22 2001 Westkapelle, the Netherlands.

This 1cy LBBG was ringed in Belgium last summer: code Bruxelles L-96724; ringed as pullus at Zeebrugge (51.20N 03.11E) on July 04 2001 in a nest of one pullus. Most of the scapulars have been replaced for first winter feathers and in the lesser and median coverts a few have been replaced at random places. As seen in other Belgian ringed LBBG, the jizz (general appearance) is that of a relatively bulky, strong bird. In appearance they substantially differ from the Scandinavian LBBG, which can be found in Westkapelle in the same period.