Two days ago Limpy and I found ourselves at Winterton, Norfolk - it was suitably gusty and a variety of gulls were doing their thing. Happily, the seals were also showing - but I haven't got a clue how to tell a grey seal from a common one. I do have a few photos:
I also got this gull, which appeared to be white-winged. Is it a Mediterranean?
My only excuse is that I'm not used to seeing Meds out of their breeding plumage.
All help will be gratefully accepted!
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
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Hi Clare, nice to see you back again.
I would say Grey seal (have a look here) and I would also be tempted to agree with Med Gull (moulting to 2nd winter plumage ..... maybe).!! :-)
Also, I know you like your Gulls, so I can happily recommend this book here. Not the cheapest, but a fantastic and really informative book to have in your collection. :-)
My bird photos HERE
Today I picked up my copy of Gulls of the World from my local, independent bookshop. Thanks, Paul!
Clare Bailey said: I hope the flowers she's pressing smell wholesome
The book actually smells really nice when you open it, a sort of very faint pot pourri / flowery smell … lovely.
Being a man though, I’d prefer if it smelled of beer, or maybe engine oil ….. obviously.!!
Nice flowery smells are for girls anyway.!! :-)
Paul A said:Being a man though, I’d prefer if it smelled of beer, or maybe engine oil ….. obviously.!!
UGH! Yugh, yugh, yugh, yugh.
Personally I'd like the book to smell like the sea. That beats anything floral for me.
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