Washington (state), two weeks ago (2 of 2) (1 Viewer)

JohnFla

Well-known member

• Sep 22, 2016

• #1

Hello again,

Here are the last 2 ID's I'm hoping to get help with from my trip. Thanks again!

1) I took a photo of this bird along Puget Sound in Washington. My guess is possibly a Glaucous-winged Gull?

2) I took this photo in the same location as the first. I have no guess at all!

Thanks!
John

 

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Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Sep 22, 2016

• #2

1. Glaucous-winged Gull for me.
2. Whatever it is, it seems to have oil on many feathers.

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Sep 22, 2016

• #3

#2 is also a Glaucous-winged Gull, an immature probably one year old.

 

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peterginsburg

Well-known member

• Sep 22, 2016

• #4

I'm not convinced that #2 is a Glaucous-wing. I think much of the dark feathering is pigmentation and not oil. The structure seems wrong as well, especially the shape of the bill which is much more typical of California Gull. I believe that species should be considered.

 

Last edited: Sep 22, 2016