ben_lewis
Well-known member
Bird 1
This adult gull was pointed out as being a Caspian gull to me yesterday. I'd like to accept it and record it as a Casp but I have some niggling doubts.
The photos show the mantle as being darker than in real life, the legs were a pale straw yellow.
a) is it a caspian gull?
b) Why isnt it a yellow legged gull?
Bird 2
This gull took my eye, pale small head, elongate wings and good tertial step, is it just a Herring or not?
Bird 3
Again this bird stood out a bit from the rest, it looked pretty stocky and short winged with a small pale eye- Herring?
Thanks for your help
This adult gull was pointed out as being a Caspian gull to me yesterday. I'd like to accept it and record it as a Casp but I have some niggling doubts.
The photos show the mantle as being darker than in real life, the legs were a pale straw yellow.
a) is it a caspian gull?
b) Why isnt it a yellow legged gull?
Bird 2
This gull took my eye, pale small head, elongate wings and good tertial step, is it just a Herring or not?
Bird 3
Again this bird stood out a bit from the rest, it looked pretty stocky and short winged with a small pale eye- Herring?
Thanks for your help