Sheringham - North Norfolk, UK (1 Viewer)

[24justinw74]

Hi everyone. I captured this Juvenile Gull this morning in North Norfolk. I'm still a bit new to this - I checked the ID book that I have, and I am thinking possibly Juvenile Great Black Backed Gull, or is it Herring? I am thinking the former due to closeness of the illustration, but would be grateful to borrow some expertise in confirming an ID. Thanks!

 

[Val35]

Herring gull, GBBG should have some black on the mantle, not pale grey such as this bird.
Also, it's technically not a juvenile but an immature (3rd calendar year ?). The term juvenile is normally restricted to the first complete plumage past the fledgeling stage

 

[24justinw74]

Herring gull, GBBG should have some black on the mantle, not pale grey such as this bird.
Also, it's technically not a juvenile but an immature (3rd calendar year ?). The term juvenile is normally restricted to the first complete plumage past the fledgeling stage

Thank you!