Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid) - Paul Prior

ML612297074

Herring x Great Black-backed Gull (hybrid) Larus argentatus x marinus

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Location

Tommy Thompson Park
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 43.6282673, -79.329167
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Larger, slightly darker-mantled individual. Non-smithsonianus subspp or a hybrid? To be checked. Sadly, I was not properly prepped when it flushed and so my flight shots may be of no use in ID. Thanks to Gavin P for the suggested ID - seems to make most sense.

Technical information

Model
DSC-RX10M4
Lens
8.8-220.0 mm f/2.4-4.0
ISO
640
Focal length
220 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/500 sec
Dimensions
2569 pixels x 1744 pixels
Original file size
2.38 MB