bobolink2014 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Last week in Virginia Beach I saw some gulls and it is the first time I believe I've seen a Lesser Black-backed Gull, which has thrown off my way of ID'ing. Pix 1. Laughing Gull toward 1st Winter (my confirm is more for age as I'm not great at Fall plumage) Pix 2. Great Black-backed Gull - This is more what I'm used to seeing in New Jersey Pix 3. Lesser Black-backed Gull - Not used to seeing a Gull with yellow legs that isn't Ring-billed. Back not super dark, could it hybridize with Herring (but leg colors are very yellow) Pix 4. Lesser Black-backed Gull - Darker back, yellow legs. Pix 5. Great Black-backed Gull - The beak makes me think this bird is heading toward 2nd winter plumage? Legs in shadow, but still seem pink. Any thoughts on my ID? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I think you're right on everything. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobolink2014 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Trevor L. said: I think you're right on everything. I do too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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