Immature gull, UK (1 Viewer)

teamsaint

Well-known member

• Nov 11, 2016

• #1

Posted this on another forum and got no reply so thought I would try here... This gull stood out from surrounding Herring Gulls as it appeared very long necked and with quite a different posture. Unfortunately didnt manage to get a view of it side on. Any thoughts would be welcome

 

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lou salomon

the birdonist

• Nov 11, 2016

• #2

it could be a caspian gull. head shape and colour, giraffe neck and long tibia are supporting this. but it would be necessary to see more if it to be sure.

 

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Ighalo is amazing

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• Nov 11, 2016

• #3

It looks more like a Herring to me although its hard to be sure. Fairly large head, small bill with relatively large gonys in comparison to bill and blotchy underparts.

 

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Ighalo is amazing

Well-known member

• Nov 11, 2016

• #4

Have you got any side on shots?

- Sorry just read you did not get a side view.

 

teamsaint

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• Nov 12, 2016

• #5

Thanks guys