MountainBirder Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I photographed these two first summer gulls near Nome recently and thought they might be Slaty-backed. Thoughts? Thanks! Note: the first three photos pertain to a different bird than the last two photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Slaty-backed would probably have a more contrasting back. This looks more like a herring gull. Consult the experts, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Quiscalus quiscula said: Slaty-backed would probably have a more contrasting back. This looks more like a herring gull. Consult the experts, though. Agreed. The second-cycle scapulars are too pale for SBGU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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