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[Switzerland] Yellow-legged Gull? (1 Viewer)

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Could it be a herring? Probably not...
 

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If taken recently then yes, 1st calendar year Yellow-legged Gull. In pic 1 notice how many greater, median and lesser coverts have already been replaced for second generation feathers.
 
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