8 results found
Canada (Ontario)
juvenile
Cornwall
Sep 30 2019
adult, molting
Cornwall - coming into winter plumage
Sep 30 2019
winter plummage
Cornwall - note the profile of this bird. It holds its tail and wings up unlike other subspecies of Lessers but also unlike most gulls. This is the intermedius subspecies which is considered rare in North America but I had several birds. I think we get a small number of these birds each fall. It also has a darker back than the more frequently seen Lessers. UPDATE: I have been corresponding with three gull experts and while interesting the bird doesn't quite measure up as far as that subspecies goes. Not black enough for one thing. The bottom line, however, it is still a Lesser Black-backed :)
Oct 2 2018
Sep 27 2018
adult
Cornwall
Sep 29 2018
Apr 19 2018
adult, summer plummage, multiple species
Cornwall - With Herring Gull for a nice size comparison.
Apr 20 2018
Sep 19 2013
adult
Russell - dark gray mantle, smaller bill than Great Black-backed and yellow legs.
Sep 20 2013
adult
Russell - a regionally rare species that turns up in small numbers every year. Adults are easier to identify than immatures. Herring Gull size, dark gray not black back, smaller bill than Great Black-backed and yellow rather than flesh-coloured legs.
Sep 19 2013