Lesser Black-backed Gull - Steve Freed
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Location

Andalusia Sandbars (Illinois)
Rock Island, Illinois, United States
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Map
Map Coordinates: 41.428766, -90.99168
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Well viewed bird appears to be second cycle. Significantly larger than nearby RBGU's. Bill is entirely black, legs are pink and eyes are dark. Primaries are entirely black. Upper parts are a very even slate color with with a small amount of patterning. Tail is mostly black with white towards the base and tip. Rump is white with a small amount of dark speckling. Tertials are solid dark slate edged with a pale whiteish wash.

Technical information

Model
COOLPIX P950
ISO
100
Focal length
285 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/6.3
Shutter speed
1/500 sec
Dimensions
2377 pixels x 1673 pixels
Original file size
539.08 KB