Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscusThird calendar-year graellsii, West Midlands, July 2008 |

© A. R. Dean
A 3cy (second-summer) Lesser Black-backed Gull in July, showing clean slate-grey mantle and scapulars and extensively new median coverts, contrasting with older browner and bleached feathers. Bill approaching adult colouration and legs with dull yellow component (c.f. 3cy in 2W plumage).
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