schungyau

NSW
2-2-2009

Hopefully it is a right identification.

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HFCheung

Looks good to me.  Congratulation.  Would you and other photographers submit your best photos on it to the new HKBWS photoguide?  Thank you.

HF Cheung

ddavid

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ckacheung

is it the 2nd winter Heuglin's gull ??

HFCheung

Dear CK,

Yes, thanks for reminding me to check the books (and photo galleries).  Indeed sub-adult Heuglin's Gull types can not be ruled out very well.  The key features are the wing pattern, bill shape, and the tail pattern.  I think the wing pattern fit both, the bill shape fit Relict better, but the tail seems to fit Heuglin types better.  I believe overall this bird fits Relict Gull better, but would welcome other suggestions and discussions.

HF Cheung

lpaul

I see nothing to suggest Relict Gull, and agree that it looks good for a 2nd W Heuglin's Gull

HFCheung

Thanks Paul for comment. That is why I like open discussion. You got different opinions and methods so that knowledge in birds can be built up.

HF Cheung