Appleford GP: 24th November

A possible hybrid ring-billed gull x lesser black backed gull was found by TM on the pit this afternoon. Slightly smaller than the accompanying lesser black backed gulls, with a lighter mantle shade and complete black band to the bill despite being an adult indicate hybrid origin. Regrettably it remained extremely distant with the strong sun making viewing difficult.

Thomas Miller and Ian Lewington

Courtesy of TM

Courtesy of IL

Courtesy of IL

Courtesy of IL