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Where was it ringed?
Joelle-Marcelle

Where was it ringed? (Larus marinus)

On a grey sunday afternoon I went for a walk along the coastal path starting from Larmor-Baden ,a small harbour tucked inside the gulf. We had had a severe storm during the previous twenty-four hours. I noticed this gull on the pier because it was ringed and I took a record shot of it. The ring reads 4:GBW. Does it mean it was ringed somewhere in Britain ? I would very much like to know.And as I don't know much about gulls I hope I am right in assuming it is a lesser black-backed.
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Habitat
sea coast
Location
Larmor-Baden ,golfe du Morbihan ,Brittany
Date taken
07-10-2018
Scientific name
Larus marinus
Equipment used
Nikon P510
BrianWH
I am sure if you report it to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) they will tell you where it was ringed and who to report it to.

Super shot Joelle, Tfs mf
 
delia todd
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A super picture of this big boy Joelle. I struggle with young gulls and need a handy adult nearby to help out LOL.

Apart from the BTO, there's also an organisation called eu-ring I think, who may be able to help.

Please let us know if you hear anything.
 
KC Foggin
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So nicely captured and a great view of its band Joselle. Should be no problem for you getting an answer g/f.
 
aloktewari
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Nice one JM ... you captured the detail very well ... will come back to see the place of ringing ...
 

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