Gull from Bodega bay (1 Viewer)

[Lanhua]

I took this picture in November this year at Bodega Bay.
Any idea on ID

 

[PYRTLE]

Looks like quite a brute. What do you think out of interest?

 

[MelospizaMelodiaFan]

I'm going with first winter western gull, based on the heavy bill and thick body.

 

[Harrybongo]

Hi. Yeah, agree with juv/first winter Western. Strong bill, as mentioned, virtually all brown, and sometimes, shows a dark brown head/cap, which, is visible in the pic.

 

[Lanhua]

T thank you all.