Herring Gull?

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paseriformes
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Herring Gull?

Post by paseriformes » Sun May 02, 2010 5:06 pm

Today I sighted this gull in Madrid, I think that can be a HG, unfortunately I cannot see the tail and inner primaries.
I appreciate any comment.
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Delfín
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Cristian Mihai
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Re: Herring Gull?

Post by Cristian Mihai » Sun May 02, 2010 6:46 pm

More likely a smallish (female) Yellow-legged...

vuelvepiedras
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Re: Herring Gull?

Post by vuelvepiedras » Wed May 05, 2010 12:51 pm

Agree with Cristian,

a female Mediterranean michahellis for me.

Quite fresh wing feathers indicating extensive post-juvenile moult is a good point to YLG.

Cheers
Gabi

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