Going back a month here. After successfully twitching the Tufted Duck in Bridgeport, CT, Julian Hough and I stopped into nearby Seaside Park and spent a few minutes with gulls that were coming in to bread.
We focused most of our attention on a second cycle "Kumlien's" Iceland Gull.
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"Kumlien's" Iceland Gull |
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"Kumlien's" Iceland Gull |
While watching this bird, we noticed a few other individuals showing interesting features.
First, an adult Herring Gull with a rather Thayer's-like pattern, showing a reduced amount of black in the primaries including a fully white tip to p10.
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Herring Gull |
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Herring Gull |
Next was a Great Black-backed Gull with rather yellow legs.
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Great Black-backed Gull |
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Great Black-backed Gull |
Finally, an adult Herring Gull with dull yellow legs, which is actually regularly seen in late winter and early spring as these birds come into breeding plumage.
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Herring Gull |
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