Cosmeston – It has been a bit quiet for a couple of days
Here is a link to 6 photos of a bird which appeared briefly on 28th and again on 29th November.
Andy Burns was with me on the 29th and managed to get a few shots. I am struggling to make much sense of this one and would appreciate any opinions. In brief it is a large – larger than adjacent LBBs, mid tone (between LBB and argentaeus Herring gull), with dark bill with yellowish tip and legs appear to be flesh coloured. Am I missing something obvious?
http://andyburnsphotography.zenfolio.com/gulls/h3773c04#ha6d57d3
The smart money seems to be on Yellow-legged gull (larus michahellis) – a 4th winter.