I'll tell you, gulls sure humble me.  But, then, so do sparrows, fall
warblers and lots of other birds!



Please take a look at this gull and let me know what you think. My best
guess after looking through my reference books is Lesser Black-backed Gull,
but I am not sure. Perhaps because it does not have, what I think, is enough
'smudging' on the head and the mantle is not dark enough.  Here are some
poor quality digiscoped pictures for all to consider.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/85567104@N05/



Thanks,



Matt Valencic


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