1st. w. Herring gull (L. argentatus). 15 & 16-12-12

 

 

Two differentr individuals at Tarragona during the weekend. The first was seen by Camil Albert (thanks for the pictures). These are two different but classical HG types. The first is very pale and worn, but the second is realy fresh, note a big ammount of juvenile escapulars.

1 w. Slender-billed gull (L. genei). 29.09.12

1 w. Slender-billed gull (L. genei). 29.09.12

1 w. Herring gull (L. argentatus). 29.09.12

1 w. Herring gull (L. argentatus). 29.09.12

1 w, Caspian gull (L. cachinnans). 18-3-2012

1 w. Herring gull (L. argentatus). 18-3-2012. Another lndiividua

1 w. Herring gulls (L. argentatus) 3 individuals. 17-3-12

1 w. Caspian gulls (L. cachinnans) 2 individuals. 17-03-12

A small individual

A massive individual

Hybrid blach headed x Mediterranean gull (Larus ridibundusxmelanocephalus). Ad? 26-02-2012

Hybrid blach headed x Mediterranean gull (Larus ridibundusxmelanocephalus). Ad? 26-02-2012

Herring gull (L. argentatus), 08-01-12

Herring gull (L. argentatus), 08-01-12. Adult and 2nd winter bird. This is a heavy individual but note the dark rump and tail and the lack of grey escapulars.