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Overall, this bird was much larger than the typical Common Gull we see here. In fact, this one was clearly larger than nearby Ring-billed Gulls and at times approached smaller Herring Gulls – similar in size to some Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Our “typical” Common Gulls (presumed canus) more closely match Ring-billed Gull, sometimes appearing slightly smaller and daintier. The literature indicates that Common Gulls tend to be larger and darker the further east you look, with the east Asian (kamchatka) race being the biggest and darkest of the lot.
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https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nf.birds/klIRzg4iTdo | https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nf.birds/iwQf570QZXg | https://birdtherock.com/2014/09/29/an-odd-case-of-common-gull/ We then checked the gulls at QV lake fields. (2 LBBGs) and then Goulds By Pass at Ruby line. The plowed field had 30+ Golden Plovers 2 Semipalmated Plovers, up to 11 Lesser Black-backed Gull, one LBBG/YLGU hybridish thing, might be a 3rd w. YLGU possibly a LBBGxHERG(photos.) But best was discovering the unusual Common Gull first found by Alvan Buckley at Quidi Vidi lake about ten days ago. It had not been seen since. It is big and dark. Unlike any Common Gull previously seen in Newfoundland. There are strong indications it is probably not the standard European race but probably one from Northern or even eastern Russia. Photos should appear on my blog later tonight. | As Bruce mentioned in his post, he and I refound an unusual looking Common Gull first photographed by Alvan Buckley on September 16. It is certainly an interesting study, and very possibly of a far eastern race of Common Gull rarely seen in North America. The jury is still out while we do some more research - but for those of you interested, we have posted some photos and discussion on our various blogs.
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