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Hi,

The attached pictures are of a gull that we saw today at Rutland Water. Whilst it probably is a black headed gull there is something that makes me question if it is or not.
Any help is appreciated!

Thanks
Sandra
 

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SandraC said:
Hi,

The attached pictures are of a gull that we saw today at Rutland Water. Whilst it probably is a black headed gull there is something that makes me question if it is or not.
Any help is appreciated!

Thanks
Sandra
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Don't question it Sandra, your gut feeling is correct - 1st winter Black-headed it is.
 
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