2 w. Cantabric Yellow-legged gull (L. michahellis lusitanius). 08-01-11

2 w. Cantabric Yellow-legged gull (L. michahellis lusitanius). 08-01-11. This is one of the few records (the 4rth) of Yellow legged gulls of Cantabric origin in the Mediterranean. Since field identification is not possible, the rings are necessary to ensure its origin. Picture and record by Raül Aymí.

2 w Herring/Cantabric Yellow-legged gull (L. argentatus/michahellis lusitanius), 08-01-06

2 w Herring/Cantabric Yellow-legged gull (L. argentatus/michahellis lusitanius), 08-01-06. In spite most opinions received about the individual point to herring gull, this age class make the choice tricky in not obviously light individuals. The structure, moult sequence and extension are very similar in both species.

1 w Herring/Cantabric Yellow-legged gull (L. argentatus/michahellis lusitanius). 06-04-09. Txingudi. Guipuzkoa. Euskal Herria

1 w Herring/Cantabric Yellow-legged gull (L. argentatus/michahellis lusitanius). 06-04-09. Txingudi. Guipuzkoa. Euskal Herria. In spite I find many problems with first winter cantabric YLG and HG, it looks too pale overall to be a YLG, specially in the scapulars.