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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    Albatross sanctuary based at Tristan Da Cunha, they emailed me with interest regarding the photos and think it is one of there's.. A Yellow nose Albatross, different wing - arm & hand ratios than the white tail example used above. With more recent sightings in the Uk I am more convinced this...
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    'Albert' the gull...... Thanks to everyone who contributed to this post. Its been a roller coaster and I have learnt SO much about Gulls, gannets & of course Albertross, did you know there are around 21 types of Albertross. I have called the bird "Albert" and hope this name covers both male &...
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    The underwing markings, if you enlarge the picture don't look Gull species surely, nor does the tail end on any of the photos look like Gull...haven't seen a picture of anything that resembles this bird other than Albatross. The size calculation of 3:1 is exciting. What do Juvenile Albatross...
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    Just thought Id update more photos with better contrast etc. Have a click on the thumbnails the photos should go to bigger. The originals on camera are very big file size but clearer than i can get on here. My thoughts so far Gannet-way to small and tail end wrong. Gull-tail usually tapered...
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    Thinking about the low flying mentioned earlier this wouldn't have been possible due to the surrounding hills on all sides (some of Cumbria's highest i think) also the lake Buttermere joins up almost with Crummock water and the flight path was from one lake to another...just a thought...lots of...
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    I work in the building trade and estimate lengths as part of my job, Im good at lengths from afar, 7 foot at least. Thanks Steve
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    Nah, too many folk staring at it for a gull. I live near the coast and see Black backs everyday & other gulls, gannets and cormorants most days, live near herons etc so used to seeing big wing spans. This was BIG wingspan, I also estimate for my living so im being conservative when I say easily...
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    I thought Gannet at first, but then the body seemed to stubby for me. The wingspan seemed far greater than anything I could think of. The rear end of Gannet usually seem a little more bulky maybe?? Also neck seems a bit short...but is hard to tell from photograph. Cheers for input Steve
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    Albatross possible sighting Uk ??

    Hello to everyone, this being my first post I hope someone can make a positive identification from the photo attatched. This bird was flying very high over Buttermere Lake district Uk on Saturday 9th July. It had a very wide wingspan of at least 7 foot. The nearest profile in our bird books...
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