American Herring Gull
Larus argentatus smithsonianus
First Winter:
September 3 2009 - Vega/Euro like covert pattern on this young bird. Hamilton, ON
September 24 2005 - another considerable "old world" tailband on this young bird. Hamilton, ON
October 27th 2004 - an "Old World" like "Northern" Juv. Herring Gull - Hamilton, ON.
November 18 2008 - two slightly odd, presumed "Northern" Herring Gulls? With a 3rd distinctive "Northern" added for good measure..
November 19 2008 - showing a weak tail band.. Waterdown, ON
November 19 2008 - showing a stronger tail band (vs the above bird). Waterdown, ON
November 19 2008 - Euro/Vega like creation. What are these things? Waterdown, ON.
November 24 2008 - showing some features of California Gull. Waterdown, ON
January 5th 2008 - TWO birds together, showing big tailbands. Hamilton, ON
January 6th 2006 - showing a mega tail band! Recalling old world birds. Markham, ON
January 27th, 2009 - a pale bird, recalling Thayers or possibly SBGU, but looks like a HEGU. Waterdown, ON
February 2nd 2005 - another "European" Bird, but no flight shots. Welland Canal, ON
March 4th 2005 - the "Binbrook European-Herring Gull" like thing. Binbrook, ON
March 13th 2005 - another smith showing a bit of a tail band... Welland, ON
March 18th 2008 - another bird with a big tailband.. Waterdown, ON
April 7th 2009 - a "European" type HEGU... Waterdown, ON
Second Winter:
November 14 2008 - is this actually 2nd ba. plumage???
November 18 2008 - a bit funky, Waterdown, ON
December 2, 2008 - a bird that was obviously blue-toned on the mantle. Waterdown, ON
Third Winter:
4th Winter/Adult:
December 5th 2008 - an adult with a massive amount of white in the primaries (both above and below)... Waterdown, ON
January 9th 2005 - a 1-2 shades darker than what a HEGU should be. L.a.argentatus like? Binbrook, ON
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