Iceland or Glaucous Gull Hamilton, ON, Canada (1 Viewer)

[Paul Tavares]

Hi everyone

Just photographed this one earlier this afternoon and can't decide if it is an Iceland or Glaucous Gull. Unfortunately it never left the water so I couldn't get a picture of the legs. I've attached two pictures, one with the mouth closed, the other open.

Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Paul

 

[lou salomon]

it's a glaucous gull. iceland has longer wings, a weaker bill and more black in bill.

 

[Nutcracker]

Ditto Glaocous Gull; probably a second winter.

 

[Paul Tavares]

Thank you both. Lou, thanks for pointing out what I should look for next time.

Paul

 

[petemorris]

Ditto Glaocous Gull; probably a second winter.

It's a bleached juvenile (1st winter / 2nd calender year). Take your pick of terminology! A 2nd winter (3 cy) would show more pale on the bill tip and a distinctly pale iris by now (and some grey in the mantle).

Cheers

Pete

 

[TLeukering]

it's a glaucous gull. iceland has longer wings, a weaker bill and more black in bill.

more black in bill AT THAT AGE