Lesser Black-backed Gull, age?, Flamborough, England (1 Viewer)

[Brett Richards]

The graellsii L B-b Gull in the attached photo was photographed today, but I'm not sure of the age. I would guess 2s (3cy) because of the immature type outer coverts, but could it be older?

Brett

 

[lou salomon]

most probably a 3cy allright but some 3rd summers can look similar. no mirror in wingtips and immature coverts however suggest a 3rd cycle here (with 2nd gen. outer primaries).

 

[Brett Richards]

most probably a 3cy allright but some 3rd summers can look similar. no mirror in wingtips and immature coverts however suggest a 3rd cycle here (with 2nd gen. outer primaries).

Thanks Lou

Brett

 

[rollingthunder]

2nd Summer for me which makes it 3cy.

Laurie -