MountainBirder Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I apologize in advance for the horrendous photo quality. These photos were taken this winter near Denver, CO. I'm thinking the first bird could be a Glaucous-winged. Photos aren't great but it was pale chocolate-brown overall and the primaries were the same color as the body. It was large and hefty with a hefty bill. Second bird I think is a young Herring but looked slightly off. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hasan Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Regarding the first bird, given the inherent difficulties with this particular species, I don't think that these would be alone identifiable. Herring is most likely here. Edited February 15, 2021 by Hasan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainBirder Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Hasan said: Regarding the first bird, given the inherent difficulties with this particular species, I don't think that these would be alone identifiable. Herring is most likely here. Are you saying that you think the first bird is a Herring as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I'm saying that I personally wouldn't put that gull to a species. It looks off for a Herring, but Glaucous-winged hybridizes extensively and is very rare east of the coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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