Seagull ID Please

PeterD · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 08:46 PM

I believe this is a common gull. Can anyone confirm please?

Thanks

Peter

Amoeba · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 08:51 PM

I'd guess common gull, though I'm not sure about the eyes. It could just be the angle but they seem a bit more shapely and less rounded.

Jason Green · #3 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 09:01 PM

Yes Amoeba, that could be a sign of say a juvenile bigger gull but it would lack the mottled-brown plumage, it would also need a chunkier bill, too.

It's a common gull as you both suspected.

PeterD · #4 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amoeba

I'd guess common gull, though I'm not sure about the eyes. It could just be the angle but they seem a bit more shapely and less rounded.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Green

Yes Amoeba, that could be a sign of say a juvenile bigger gull but it would lack the mottled-brown plumage, it would also need a chunkier bill, too.

It's a common gull as you both suspected.

Thank you both. I always have difficulty in these IDs. Its nice to know I have got it correct this time

Peter