Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Friday 2 January 2015

Some Gull Diggery

I must start by saying that I find identifying gull species very difficult. So many plumages for the same bird that are so similar to completely different gull species.
I've spent a long time looking through many books and also online, and I think I've nailed this particular gull down to be a juvenile first winter Herring Gull. I am more than willing to be shot down though. I never feel confident with these birds, but I am growing to appreciate them a lot more and dare I say it, enjoy watching them. It's great to scan a large group and pick one out that's slightly different and then try to decide what the devil it is.
Anyway, this bird was seen at New Brighton on the Wirral a few months back. Please advise if you believe this to be something completely different. I can handle the truth.



Juvenile first winter Herring Gull




16 comments:

  1. Definitely a 1st winter Herring Gull Adam

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  2. Gorgeous and remarkable captures. Happy 2015. :)

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  3. Your images are always so beautiful, clear and perfect! Happy New Year. (Love the play on words) Greetings, Jo (Tanzania)

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  4. Wow, awesome flight shots.. I find id-ing gulls to be very difficult..looks like your are right on with your Herring Gull. Well done! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post..Have a happy weekend!

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  5. Gorgeous flight shots of the gull. Gulls are always a challenge to ID.

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  6. gorgeous shots showing great feather detail!

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  7. Fantastic flight images of the gulls. Have a wonderful weekend and a HAPPY NEW YEAR,

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  8. Wow....cool in flight images. The Herring Gull is VERY large, and they are the only ones with pink feet/legs. At least that is what I have been told.

    Thanks for sharing your link today!!

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  9. Gorgeous...looks like you were up in the sky with them!

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  10. Striking shots. I love gulls, and love the challenge of ID'ing them (especially the immatures).

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  11. Wow! These photos are stunning! Absolutely amazing!

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  12. Fantastic photos! Have an awesome week!

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  13. I'm positive that's a first winter Herring Gull Adam. Super in flight shots which show lots of plumage features.

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