This magnificent winter plumage adult Lesser Black Backed Gull has been on the mere for several days now. Adults in summer plumage are immaculate birds I think, and one of the first signs of spring, but this is one of the best marked winter birds I've seen on the mere for a long time. If only I knew a bit more about gull id, I'd probably claim it as something else! It's a mean looking critter!
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Eccleston Mere
Pochard 1 male Tufted Duck 7 Teal 1 Redwing 10 Goldcrest 1 Goldfinch 20 Rain (lots) 
This magnificent winter plumage adult Lesser Black Backed Gull has been on the mere for several days now. Adults in summer plumage are immaculate birds I think, and one of the first signs of spring, but this is one of the best marked winter birds I've seen on the mere for a long time. If only I knew a bit more about gull id, I'd probably claim it as something else! It's a mean looking critter!
This magnificent winter plumage adult Lesser Black Backed Gull has been on the mere for several days now. Adults in summer plumage are immaculate birds I think, and one of the first signs of spring, but this is one of the best marked winter birds I've seen on the mere for a long time. If only I knew a bit more about gull id, I'd probably claim it as something else! It's a mean looking critter!
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