BirdNrd 380 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Oceano, San Luis Obispo County, Ca today. Have more pics if needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 448 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 I'd like to see the other pics. Might give me more to work with. Looks good for Iceland or Glaucous-winged. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BirdNrd 380 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Seanbirds said: I'd like to see the other pics. Might give me more to work with. Looks good for Iceland or Glaucous-winged. These are all of the photos I have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexHenry 1,268 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Probably male Iceland or female Glaucous-winged? But idk. Wait for more feedback. I say Iceland rather than Thayer’s because Thayer’s is now considered a subspecies of Iceland, and those primaries are very pale. Interesting bird for sure. Hopefully someone can give you something more concrete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexHenry 1,268 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 You know what, I’m leaning towards calling this Iceland Gull (unidentified to subspecies). But definitely wait to see what others say. It’s a tough call. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Leukering 2,280 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The pp are too pale for THGU, and the head and bill are too large for ICGU (kumleini/glaucoides). It might best reside in Larus sp. if GWGU doesn't work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLecy 300 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 That bill. Personally, I don't see why GWGU isn't a fine choice. But, Larus sp. is always a respectable option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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