Glaucous-winged V Kumlien's (1 Viewer)

bonyman · Feb 28, 2013

Hi,

At Cromane in Kerry, Ireland a couple of days ago I saw the gull which has been causing so much confusion. They now think that it is a Kumliens rather that a Glaucous winged. I hope these images help with the IDing of this gull.

http://earlywormbirder.blogspot.co.uk/

DarkFireFalcon · Feb 28, 2013

Looks good for Kumlien's/Iceland Gull. Glaucous-winged has never (?) been recorded in Ireland, I think you're thinking of Glaucous Gull, which would be larger, bulkier and have a bicolored bill.

I'm not really sure of the status of glaucoides/kumlien's in Ireland, maybe someone more familiar with the two give you some advice on that front.

Little SuperBirder · Mar 1, 2013

I don't know the status of Glacous-winged in Ireland, but I agree that this doesn't look like one. I think Kumlien's/Iceland is a good bet.

chris butterworth · Mar 1, 2013

It does look a bit bulky for Iceland / Kumliens but it seems within normal individual variation. By the pattern of the tips of the remiges I'd say it was on the Iceland end of intermediates. Glaucous-winged is being recorded over this side of the Atlantic and, if one turns up anywhere in these islands, theres a good chance it'll be in Ireland.

Chris

lou salomon · Mar 1, 2013

chris butterworth said:
Glaucous-winged is being recorded over this side of the Atlantic and, if one turns up anywhere in these islands, theres a good chance it'll be in Ireland.

Chris

i think there are 2 GWG records from england and none from ireland?

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