Bonaparte's gull

This Bonaparte's gull was photographed at Frome on 19 March. It was small alongside the black-headed gulls.

Bonaparte's gull

It had short, pinkish legs, and a long, fine dark bill. The nape and sides of the neck were smudged with grey, and the mantle seemed darker than that of the black-headed gulls in most lighting situations. The tertials contained a lot of black.

Bonaparte's gull

Bonaparte's gull

Bonaparte's gull

Bonaparte's gull

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