Gulls - Lake Constance (1 Viewer)

SAARLAND BIRDER · Apr 25, 2013

Seen today, on the lake (during a short holiday), in the company of 3 adult YL Gulls, and one 3cy Common Gull. Pics 1 to 3 all the of same bird - the leg colour appeared grey/pink. The bird in Pic 4 launched just as I pressed the shutter, but may prove useful for underside plumage. I suspect that they may all prove to be YL Gull (present in fair numbers here), but have a faint hope that Pics 1 to 3 show 3cy Caspian Gull. Many thanks in advance.

Mike B

lou salomon · Apr 25, 2013

all YLG, Mike. the one in pics 1-3 has very pale irides, something rarely shown by caspian gull at this age - now for the age, it should be a 3cy (end of 2nd cycle or "second summer") but with a p10 mirror - which is really rare in michahellis! greater coverts look to be 2nd generation.

stonechat1 · Apr 25, 2013

Are you sure with your ID´s Mike? I doubt that the YLG occurs in New Zealand.

SAARLAND BIRDER · Apr 25, 2013

Well spotted Stonechat - Lake Constance, Europe .....

MIKE b

SAARLAND BIRDER · Apr 25, 2013

Got it Stonechat 1! I've just noticed your location - so it should then be Bodensee. But outside of our domain, I don't think Bodensee is that well known.

Many thanks Lou, I am much wiser for your help.

Mike B

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