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Herring Gull Larus argentatus

First-summer, Warwickshire, June 2007


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1S Herring Gull, Warks, June 2007

© A. R. Dean

'First-summer' Herring Gull. Strictly, late 'first-winter' as as there is no discrete 1S plumage, with birds commencing moult into 2W from the spring of second calendar year. At this stage, retained first-generation feathers can become bleached and faded, as evident on this individual.


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