SW Florida - young gulls (1 Viewer)

[Fandango739]

Seen yesterday at Fort Myers Beach. There were about fifteen large(r) gulls, first or second year. Many seemed a tad (or more) bigger than the adult ring-bills, yet there were zero adult Herring gulls. The only large(r) adult gull was one Lesser Black-backed, who seemed to have no companions.

Thanks for helping and sharing the knowledge!

 

[lgonz1008]

Image 1 looks to be Ring-billed, Image 2 and 3 seem to be Herring Gull, and Image 4 and 5 seem to be Lesser Black-backed Gull but I'm sure a better gull specialist will clarify for me

 

[lou salomon]

all 5 pics show 1st cycle (1st winter) american herring gulls.

 

[HeadWest]

Agree all herring gulls.

 

[lgonz1008]

all 5 pics show 1st cycle (1st winter) american herring gulls.

Thank you for checking them, gulls are never my strong point (I need someone to confirm my sighting to be safe)

 

[KC Foggin]

I too think all are Herring Gulls.

 

[Microtus]

Herrings