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Identify this Caspian Gull?

Caspian Gull?

Rishaan Shah 04/02/2024 18:55

Hi, saw this gull at Staines Reservoirs. There was a record the previous day of Caspian Gull which is why I'm asking.

0 Rishaan Shah 09/02/2024 09:34 in reply to Cris

Thank you! I'll read it today.
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0 Rishaan Shah 09/02/2024 09:34 in reply to Cris

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0 Rishaan Shah 09/02/2024 09:34 in reply to Cris

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0 seymouraves 10/02/2024 23:23

Hi-

I'm happy it's a Herring Gull

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0 Ian Barthorpe 14/02/2024 15:25 in reply to Rishaan Shah

The second image is definitely a Herring Gull. The first looks good for Caspian or Yellow-legged, but I always struggle with separating them. The white head certainly makes me rule out Herring. The bill looks parallel edged, but doesn't look particularly. Young Caspian gull should show a mottled shawl, which isn't obvious. I also think the eye is too big and has an obvious smudge, which leads me to think Yellow-legged. However, I tend to rely on more expert gull watchers to confirm the ID of these species
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