Gulls in NW Europe

(last update: September 25, 2011 )

Herring Gull adult H-1512xx (argenteus) September 22 2011, Westkapelle, the Netherlands. Pictures: Maarten van Kleinwee.

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Adult European Herring Gull moulting to winter (basic) plumage. The dark winter streaking on this individual is concentrated around the eye and the top and front of the head, creating a half-hooded effect.