Long range shots of gull, Northern Germany, May 2016 (1 Viewer)

CARERY

Well-known member

• Nov 16, 2016

• #1

Apologies for the poor quality! On 15th May 2016 I took two pictures of this gull flying past our vessel (North Sea off shore, approx. 30 km West of Cuxhaven). The bird was really far away on a very bright day. Best I could get...

My best guess is Mediterranean Gull but I've never seen a 3rd year bird with so much black in wingstips. Happy to get more opinions!

 

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Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Nov 16, 2016

• #2

Think I'd agree with 2nd summer Med Gull; the grey isn't dark enough for Laughing or Franklin's.

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Nov 16, 2016

• #3

that's not a pure med gull. should be a hybrid, presumably with common gull.

 

CARERY

Well-known member

• Nov 17, 2016

• #4

lou salomon said:

that's not a pure med gull. should be a hybrid, presumably with common gull.

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Thank's for your comments! It also has crossed my mind that this could be hybrid with Common Gull. Is there any proof of hybridisation between these two? Do you know pictures to compare?

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Nov 17, 2016

• #5

http://birdingfrontiers.com/2012/08/14/common-gull-hybrid/

 

CARERY

Well-known member

• Nov 18, 2016

• #6

lou salomon said:

http://birdingfrontiers.com/2012/08/14/common-gull-hybrid/

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Thank you! Really stange looking...