Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus)

(last update: July 12, 2015)

Coordinators:
Jean-Michel Sauvage (France)
Morten Helberg (Norway)
Nils Helge Lorentzen (Norway)
Mars Muusse (Netherlands)

Great Black-backed Gull 3cy (Larus marinus) August 29 2012, IJmuiden, the Netherlands (52.27N - 04.33E).

Obvious sub-adult bird, with adult-like wing panel but old P10 point to 3cy bird. Last phase of complete moult, P10 old second generation with small mirror, P7 fully grown. New tail with black barring. Obvious black line on bill. see for a 4cy from this date: HERE.