The juvenile little gull was still present today, though easily overlooked when sitting on the water. In flight however, it really is a smart looking
bird. The broad blackish W across the wing really stands out and this is a
feature of 1st winter birds as well, but what makes this juvenile plumage are
the black markings on the hindneck, mantle and scapulars, as well as the dark
patch on the side of the neck reminiscent of black tern. First winter birds
lack these markings with pale grey hindneck, mantle and scapulars.
While I was watching the little gull from next to Horrock's hide, this hobby
flew over.
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