This winter has seen a large influx of White-winged gulls to Shetland. Unsurprisingly they have predominantly been Iceland Gulls like these photographed in Lerwick.....
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Adult Iceland |
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2nd Winter Iceland Gull |
With a huge invasion of Iceland Gulls, it was perhaps not surprising they were accompanied by various Kumlien's type gulls.....
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Adult and 1st Winter Kumlien's Gulls |
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3rd Winter Kumlien's Gull |
I've added a gallery of the various Kumlien's Gulls to the 'pages' section on the blog. Just click the link in the sidebar or click here;
Kumlien's Gallery Any comments on the age or id of these bird is very welcome!
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