Photographer

Dick Newell

Date

8th October 2004

Location

Long Drove, Cottenham, Cambs.

 Caspian Gull adult 15 May

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Caspian Gull adult 3 Dec 

Although looking white-headed, this bird has fine head streaks. The iris is pale, but the eye looks dark, because it is small, The structural similarity to Common Gull is normal for (female) Caspian Gulls. The wing-tip pattern is confused, because it is still growing the outer primaries.

 Caspian Gull adult 15 May

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Caspian Gull adult 3 Dec