Lesser Black-backed Gull graellsii E887 9CY, April 05 2003, Maasvlakte - Missouriweg, the Netherlands (51.59N,04.02E).
Adult bird ringed left green E887,
ringed July 05 1995 close to the current breeding spot. In the
lowest row of the upper scapulars and the upper row of the lower scapulars
some feathers show wear, while other feathers look perfectly fresh. A few inner
greater coverts show brown hue, while the others are typically adult
grey. The central tertials #3 and #4 show a brown hue as well.
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