Saturday 11 August 2018

Iceland Gull in Arbroath, in August! No aberrant Herring Gull

This bird has been reported on BirdGuides as, "reported 1st-summer is an aberrant Herring Gull" which was suggested to me earlier and said to be a more interesting bird. I agree.

Some doubt regarding this gull due to bill colour, head shape and time of year. I've added a few more photos in the hope that those with higher pay grades than me come to a conclusion and consensus!

Iceland Gull in August!!  Seen at West Links in Arbroath on Saturday 11/8/2018

Video here on YouTube, click here to view

Some additional photos below the gull are from my Webs or at Victoria Park at the other end of Arbroath


Jet black bill, head looks small at this angle





I'm hoping someone will understand the patterning on the wings and tail

















Juvenile Black-headed Gull






Dunlin at Victoria Park, Arbroath


Herring Gull, Victoria Park


Juvenile Redshank


Sanderling



Turnstone


Painted Lady taking part in Easthaven's Britain in Bloom


"Winker" my garden Blackbird who despite being blind in one eye has managed with his mate to rear two small broods. Most of which look to have been predated by the various cats I chase whenever I see them



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