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Title: Another Gull ID
Post by: robyoung on March 21, 2011, 10:21:39 PM

I need an ID of this gull taken at Saltholme Back.

Title: Re: Another Gull ID
Post by: Eddie H on March 22, 2011, 05:33:20 PM

Rob,

Checking my Seabird in flight guide, its a Black Headed Gull in plumage change.
Could be totally wrong. But I'm 95% certain.

Ed

Title: Re: Another Gull ID
Post by: robyoung on March 22, 2011, 06:31:04 PM

What about the Black spot on the wing?

Title: Re: Another Gull ID
Post by: Eddie H on March 22, 2011, 11:03:23 PM

Ermm,

Was more interested in the red legs, black bill White outer primary and single mirror on the under wing.
Black spot, ?????
As I said, could, am, wrong

Title: Re: Another Gull ID
Post by: StewH on March 23, 2011, 07:15:13 AM

It is indeed a Black-headed Gull, moulting into summer plumage.

Not sure which black spot is worrying you, but if it's the large one at the base of the right wing, that's just a shadow.

Stew

Title: Re: Another Gull ID
Post by: Eddie H on March 23, 2011, 10:06:22 AM

Title: Re: Another Gull ID
Post by: robyoung on March 23, 2011, 03:15:15 PM

OK I'm almost convinced. (95%)

Teesmouth Bird Club

General Category => Identification Tips and Questions => Topic started by: robyoung on March 21, 2011, 10:21:39 PM