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Great Black-backed Gull
tetoneon

Great Black-backed Gull (larus marinus)

I spend more time trying to ID gulls. I hope this is not a Lesser.
Habitat
shore
Location
Outer Banks, NC
Date taken
October, 2014
Scientific name
larus marinus
Equipment used
Canon 50d; 400mm f5.6
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The wings look black enough for a 'great' Tee. I usually need to see the leg colour though, to be sure, but think you've got it right - they don't look yellow.

A super flight shot - well done my friend.
 
Great eye look, timing, and lovely colors Teto. We also hope that Pharaoh will win the Breeders Cup. We are not going to Keeneland that weekend, cost to much money, plus all the people that will be there would make it hard to get around the place, plus the long lines to bet and get food.Not counting the long lines of cars leaving after the race. More fun to watch it on TV, grin.
 
Super aerial capture Tee...Looks like a Great Black-back buddy...Ours have pink legs & our Lesser Black-backs have yellow legs
 
LOL...that makes two of us Teto...id of birds is definitely not my speciality!!!! But you do have a swell shot of this gull!!! Lovely post!!!
 
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A cracker of a shot, TN ... great inflight and ID ... tfs ...
I'm posting a Spoonbill in seasonal finery, for you tomorrow ... hope you'll like it ...
 

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