Slender-billed Gull in Southern France ( Narbonnaise), kindly requesting confirmation (1 Viewer)

[Paul Buntfuß]

Hello all and especially the gull experts,

I have seen this beautiful bird some weeks ago in France, more exactly close to Gruissan, Département Aude. It was flying over my head and this image is the best shot I got on it. Based on the wing pattern, the completely white head and the bill I came to the conclusion that it must be Slender-billed Gull (Croicocephalus genei). But as I never had this species before and my gull ID skills are still in development, I wanted to ask for some expert opinion on this issue.
Thanks in advance and best regards
Paul

 

[Butty]

Yes.

 

[RafaelMatias]

Indeed, great one.

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello Paul,
Welcome to BF from me too!

 

[Paul Buntfuß]

Thank you!

 

[rosbifs]

Find a few of them around the Salins in Gruissan... Striking gull.

 

[Paul Buntfuß]

Find a few of them around the Salins in Gruissan... Striking gull.

Yes, also had it there, besides a lot of other great observations. Was my first time in the area and I was really amazed

 

[rosbifs]

I love it - it used to be my holiday destination of choice and saw some great birds there - including one of the last remaining breeding Lesser Grey Shrikes. It has all the birds of the Camargue, in fewer numbers, apart from the Sand Grouse!