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




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16 comments:

  1. BJ Hunt2 January 2015 at 16:41

    Definitely a 1st winter Herring Gull Adam

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  2. Linda2 January 2015 at 21:45

    Gorgeous and remarkable captures. Happy 2015. :)

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  3. Bethany Carson3 January 2015 at 01:35

    Awesome shots!

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  4. Jo3 January 2015 at 05:38

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

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  5. eileeninmd3 January 2015 at 11:04

    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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  6. Unknown3 January 2015 at 12:52

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

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  7. TexWisGirl3 January 2015 at 14:39

    gorgeous shots showing great feather detail!

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  8. Margaret Birding For Pleasure3 January 2015 at 18:22

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

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  9. Anni 3 January 2015 at 20:03

    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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  10. Betsy Brock3 January 2015 at 20:44

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

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  11. Mike3 January 2015 at 21:19

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

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  12. sunshine3 January 2015 at 21:26

    Impressive photos.

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  13. Stephanie3 January 2015 at 23:59

    Impressive shots!

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  14. maryaustria6 January 2015 at 00:21

    Wow! These photos are stunning! Absolutely amazing!

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  15. A Colorful World6 January 2015 at 16:24

    Fantastic photos! Have an awesome week!

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  16. Phil Slade7 January 2015 at 09:35

    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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