Photo 014: Yellow-legged Gull michahellis 2cy,
April 19 2002, Etaples, NW France (50.42N,1.34E).
A slightly delayed individual, with all the
wing-coverts but two still juvenile. Two lower upper scapulars have been replaced
for third generation scapulars; they are not plain grey but still show a faint
brown shaft and faded brownish edges. Note the very fresh second generation rear
lower scapulars.
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