2 Gulls Northumberland (1 Viewer)

[Birding Bob]

Hi all,

Can anyone please help me id and age these gulls? I went to Northumberland this July and photographed these two gulls, I think they're Herring but not a 100% sure.

Thanks

Robert

 

[Cristian Mihai]

Both could be Herring, but I'm sure only about the first one...

 

[pauco]

1st one, Herring-Gull (argentatus) 4th winter.
dark markings on dull looking bill, in otherwise adult plumage.

2nd. 1st winter, very pale Gull, which furthermore has a very dark bill. In my opinion is an argentatus.

 

[Birding Bob]

Thanks very much

Robert