Ring-billed Gull

[Adam Cheeseman]

Took these shots of 'Waldo' the Ring-billed Gull this afternoon.





Common Gulls are often mistaken for Ring-billed Gulls, but note the pale eye on this bird whereas Common Gulls have a dark eye. The Ring-billed also appears front heavy and long winged with pale horn coloured legs as opposed to the Common's greenish legs.

Cheers,

Adam

[aeshna5]

Nice photos. I've not seen this Gosport bird but did see Rossi at the beginning of the year at Southport , but I don't think this bird has returned but did for at least 8 seasons.

[Adam Cheeseman]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

Nice photos. I've not seen this Gosport bird but did see Rossi at the beginning of the year at Southport , but I don't think this bird has returned but did for at least 8 seasons.

Rossi was at Southend wasn't it?

Cheers,

Adam

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

Rossi was at Southend wasn't it?

Cheers,

Adam

Yes- that's what I meant; I've never been to Southport! Shopuldn't watch TV at the same time as doing this.

[faz]

Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman

Took these shots of 'Waldo' the Ring-billed Gull this afternoon.





Common Gulls are often mistaken for Ring-billed Gulls, but note the pale eye on this bird whereas Common Gulls have a dark eye. The Ring-billed also appears front heavy and long winged with pale horn coloured legs as opposed to the Common's greenish legs.

Cheers,

Adam

did not know this species of gull thanks adam learn some thing new every day on WAB

[Adam Cheeseman]

Originally Posted by faz

did not know this species of gull thanks adam learn some thing new every day on WAB

My pleasure Faz. It's an American species that has become something of an annual vagrant over the last 20 years.

Cheers,

Adam

[aeshna5]

Originally Posted by faz

did not know this species of gull thanks adam learn some thing new every day on WAB

There used to be a regular wintering bird down your way at Barnstaple for several years. Heading west the Hayle Estuary often produced one.

For a few years there was a regular wintering bird near me on playing fields at Uxbridge which was my first UK Ring-billed Gull.

[Shrike]

The thickness of the white on the tertial stripe is a good distinguishing feature that stands out well i'm told.
Good pics Adam , RB Gull one i missed at my local patch earlier this year and still missing on my life list.

[faz]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

There used to be a regular wintering bird down your way at Barnstaple for several years. Heading west the Hayle Estuary often produced one.

For a few years there was a regular wintering bird near me on playing fields at Uxbridge which was my first UK Ring-billed Gull.

thanks for the info aeshna5

[FUDGEY]

cracking photos