YLG or Herring Gull? RSPB Rainham Marshes, London, UK. (1 Viewer)

ryan11111

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• Oct 30, 2017

• #1

Hi all,

I saw this large gull at Rainham Marshes on Sunday (29th Oct) and wondered if it might be a YLG? I am not too sure how to distinguish between YLG's and herring gulls that have yellowish legs?

Thanks,
Ryan

 

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balex78

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• Oct 30, 2017

• #2

I think it's a herring gull

 

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Dean Nicholson

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• Oct 30, 2017

• #3

Not easy on these shots but looks more like graellsii to me.....

 

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balex78

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• Oct 31, 2017

• #4

I assumed that the observer ruled out a dark mantled gull since the choice is between YLG and HG. But judging from this pics, yes, why not a lbbg. Are there any other pics?