Here's what we saw, in virtual darkness, on Sunday afternoon...
Looked to us like a first-winter Iceland, but a whacking great big one. Head shape and bill colour appeared correct, but views were very poor. Comments welcome!
Friday 5 December 2014
White wings ahoy
A rather elusive 'white' gull was in the Collieston area last weekend; I was hoping to nail it down before posting any news, but no such luck. There's a chance it may resurface yet though.
Here's what we saw, in virtual darkness, on Sunday afternoon...
Looked to us like a first-winter Iceland, but a whacking great big one. Head shape and bill colour appeared correct, but views were very poor. Comments welcome!
Here's what we saw, in virtual darkness, on Sunday afternoon...
Looked to us like a first-winter Iceland, but a whacking great big one. Head shape and bill colour appeared correct, but views were very poor. Comments welcome!
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I'm no expert but it looks good for Iceland. Maybe looks 'big' because of the contrast with the dark background.
ReplyDeleteHi Andy, yes the pale colouration of 'white-wingers' does tend to exaggerate their size. Even taking this into account, however, this bird was a particularly burly individual for Iceland! Sadly no sign of it today despite quick search.
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