Stubbers Green was equally disappointing and the 1st winter Iceland Gull failed to show here! Plenty of large Gulls though including a good range of ages.
Most of the other Gulls were giving the Great black backed bruisers a wide berth - these take four years to mature to adulthood and here are examples of the latter three....
Second winter
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Third winter
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Adult winter
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Common Gulls reach adulthood in their third year. First and Second winter birds seen here with the youngster on the right.
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A couple of first winter Herring Gulls, one giving a very obliging view of the upperwing.....
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If you've got this far, you're probably not interested but I had my first Shag of the year today! Shags inland are pretty good though - this one was near the sailing club in fading light at Draycote reservoir, a distant Great Northern Diver also seen here.
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