I came across a Melanistic Blacked-headed Gull recently. I've not come across one before so I'm thinking this is very rare. Would that be a correct assumption?
I captured the bird on video which you can view here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYbpv34kXsU
Regards, Tim
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Melanism in Blacked -headed Gulls
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Re: Melanism in Blacked -headed Gulls
I rather suspect it's oil unfortunately...
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Re: Melanism in Blacked -headed Gulls
I'm pretty sure it wasn't oiled. Those feathers were nice and fluffy.Ruud Altenburg wrote:I rather suspect it's oil unfortunately...
Regards, Tim
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http://wildupnorth.blogspot.com