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**Merlin** · 16-04-2008, 09:04 PM

Had a couple of hours at Leighton Moss again today. Here's another bird to look out for and make sure we don't think its a Black-headed Gull......the Mediterranean Gull, in front of the B H Gull. Look for the 'drooping' blood red bill if its an adult, with no black in its wings, though this one does have some because its not quite adult, but sub-adult.

Pete.

16-04-2008, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Merlin Regular Member Info Real name: Pete Location: N W England Gallery: 6 Equipment: Nothing but my notebook which is one of the most important parts of birding. To go out without it (which I only ever did once) is like going out without your pants on. I've never understood why I responded to the 'Cameras and Equipment' question in this way because in reality I own a Leica Telescope with eyepieces, Zeiss Binoculars, and a Manfrotto Tripod all of which cost a positive fortune. Posts: 894 Join Date: Mar 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gulls. Had a couple of hours at Leighton Moss again today. Here's another bird to look out for and make sure we don't think its a Black-headed Gull......the Mediterranean Gull, in front of the B H Gull. Look for the 'drooping' blood red bill if its an adult, with no black in its wings, though this one does have some because its not quite adult, but sub-adult. Pete. Attached Thumbnails
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