Skua sp. Winterton on Sea, Norfolk, yday (1 Viewer)

[Alexjh1]

I had a skua come fairly close in yesterday while walking along the beach at Winterton, and honestly I just don't see them regularly enough to get a feel - presumably an arctic or a pomarine, but in somewat transitional plumage from my understanding?

Any points would be much appreciated, especially if you can point out the ID features, which honestly I'm struggling with as fairly nebulous in this bird?

 

[THE_FERN]

Arctic for me: tail streamer shape, bill dinky, extent of white in wings (not enough for pom, too much for long-tailed)

 

[Rotherbirder]

Also has quite a slim, not obviously bi-coloured bill.

RB

 

[Ratal]

What a beautiful Arctic Skua! Lovely images. Wing flashes, slim chest, small bill - all nice neat and textbook ID.