gull id with photos (maybe)

[jay2]

PLease can someone confirm this is Black headed gull not med.
I am trying to get to grips with gulls and find them really difficult.
Thanks


did this work?

[metalfish]

yay it worked I have a bit of a nightmare with gulls too- changing your look winter to summe is just not on!

I'd'v said black headed but someone far better will hopefully tell us right

[Dogghound]

Yes Black headed Gull

[aeshna5]

Yes, adult Black-headed Gull in non-breeding (winter) plumage.

[jay2]

Thank you
all of you for your help
I will try to study harder and get to grips with these creatures!!
At least I now know how to add photos!
Jay

[Foz]

Hi Jay2, yes its a black headed gull.
Med gulls when adult have white wing tips, so if you look near the tail you can see that the wing tips are black, making this a BHG.
There are other differences, but this is the best way I have found to quickly sort out BHG from other species.

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Foz

Hi Jay2, yes its a black headed gull.
Med gulls when adult have white wing tips, so if you look near the tail you can see that the wing tips are black, making this a BHG.
There are other differences, but this is the best way I have found to quickly sort out BHG from other species.

Remember only adult Med gulls have totally white primaries.

[jay2]

Thanks Foz and Aeshna5.

[diggleken]

I avoid gulls, unless Audouins,as much as possible.................
cheers
Ken