What type of gulls please.

[gpoole 6]

Nova Scotia today. Thanks

[cvanbosk 47]

Second one looks like a Bonaparte’s to me.

[gpoole 6]

Thanks cvanbosk. I was hoping to confirm before posting on ebird. We had a few Laughing Gulls arrive with Dorian and they seem similar.

[sfinmt 66]

First photo - -  Appears to have no color in the wingtips.  Along with bill size and head shape I'd say Glaucous.   Bill tip suggests a subadult.   It otherwise just looks too bulky and large billled for an Iceland (gaucoides).   Hope some others weigh in on this.

Edited November 14 by sfinmt

[gpoole 6]

more pics of #1

[gpoole 6]

Thanks sfimnt. This bird was the same size as the Herring Gulls in the cove, but was conspicuous due to its clean pale appearance.

[sfinmt 66]

Well.....these photos make me lean more toward Iceland.  The bill looks smaller than glaucous and the base looks more yellowish than pinkish.  Head shape looks a bit less flattened.  Possibly a splash of gray in the primary edges?     

[sfinmt 66]

Primary extension looks fairly long too.  Along with Herring Gull size comparison, provides a couple more points in favor of Iceland.

 

[gpoole 6]

Armed with your excellent observations, I consulted my guide (Birds of Canada by David M. Bird,Ph.D.) and I agree with your call. I wouldn't have got there without your help. Gulls are tough and thanks to you, I've learned alot.

[sfinmt 66]

I'm not fully confident on this one - - was hoping for input from others who are more familiar with eastern gulls.

[akiley 973]

That's a Kumlieni Iceland Gull.