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SJC

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I saw this large gull in the company of similar sized Western Gulls at Ventura, California. To me the bicoloured bill suggests that there is some Glaucous somewhere in there. My best guess is a Glaucous x American Herring Gull hybrid but I would appreciate any help from experienced gull experts!
 

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Thanks Lou. Very strange. I could have sworn it looked similar size as the Western Gull it was with.... Unfortunately I didn't take a group photo which would have added size perspective on this bird.
 
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