ML611018023
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid) Larus occidentalis x glaucescens
Contributor
Michael Harrison Media from this contributor
Date
Location
Calgary--Rotary/Mattamy Wetlands (68 Street SE)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist- Age and sex
- Adult, Unknown sex - 1
Observation details
Large, stocky ‘Larus’ gull. Observed at south storm pond. Fourth-year/adult. Dark gray and white plumage. Heavily streaked head and neck; hooded appearance. Dark gray mantle and primaries. Darker outer P7-10; small white mirrors. Short primary projection. Dark brown eyes. Bulbous, yellow bill with dark base. Pink legs. Photographed. Continuing rarity; first reported on October 30.
Additional species
Technical information
- Model
- Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
- ISO
- 160
- Focal length
- 215 mm
- Flash
- Flash did not fire
- f-stop
- f/6.5
- Shutter speed
- 1/320 sec
- Dimensions
- 4000 pixels x 3000 pixels
- Original file size
- 3.19 MB