ML628050178
gull sp. Larinae sp.
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Media notes
Note this is NOT the photo of the bird. This is a California gull. I have not been able to find a photo of lesser black backed gull that fits better than this
Observation details
I tried shooting video of this bird and got some screen grabs, will add soon. It was a 2nd winter (cycle) dark panel gull and the panel was just coming in, and patchy still. It was smallish, seemingly smaller than nearby HERG. A bit bigger than RBGU. To me it was either the more likely LBBG or less likely California Gull. What really gave me pause was what appeared to be dark eyes. And also the bill was light colored with a dark tip (as seen in the video and can make out in some screen grabs). Also it was not very dark, just a little darker than nearby HERG anf RBGU. Can LBBBG have dark irises? An eagle scared the flock as I was getting closer. I got better looks but never better pics. . Could not relocate after flush.
Technical information
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- 1037 pixels x 792 pixels
- Original file size
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