Tuesday 6 August 2013

drum roll please :)

Its confirmed as a Yellow legged gull, thanks to all parties who confirmed the id of this bird:)
Extensive black on wing tip, small mirror on p9 and full black band on p5 just visible on right wing :) adult yellow legged gull.
Dark mantle, yellow"ish" long legs, heavy bill, good head shape all features of ylg.


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3 comments:

  1. Alan M6 August 2013 at 13:28

    Cracking find Steve, excellent bird for the borough. Well spotted :)

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  2. Steven fryer6 August 2013 at 13:59

    Cheers alan, over the moon with it :) it was the reason i was checking the gulls at stella in the hope of finding a ylg, gateshead lifer aswell :)

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  3. Johnnykinson6 August 2013 at 15:33

    Well done sir.

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