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Herring gulls (Larus argentatus)
The Herring Gull is everybody's idea of a seagull, being present throughout the year at coastal cliffs, beaches, harbours and towns. It is also familiar at inland sites in winter, especially reservoirs and refuse tips. Its pale grey back separates it from the Black-backed Gulls and its larger size, more menacing profile and red-spotted beak distinguish it from the Common Gull. First winter birds are harder to separate from the similar-sized Lesser Black-backs though they are slightly bulkier and the feathers of the wing and mantle show more extensive pale markings, making their upperparts look blotchy rather than mostly dark. In flight the inner primaries are noticeably paler than the rest, making a diagnostic pale panel. |
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Sorry, not time to do a proper critique as I am sneaking this in while at work, but enough time to see that this is an excellent shot with good detail. TFS.
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