This gull was seen on an offshore trip south of Long Island. It was first thought to be a Lesser Black-backed Gull
But the bird has a features indicative of Western Gull. More ID discussions can be found on
Oceanwanderer.com


Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


Hybrid OR Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


Western Gull (Larus occidentalis occidentalis)?
South of Long Island, New York, USA - February 11, 2006
Canon EOS 20D, Canon 400mm f/5.6 L USM
© Martin Lofgren


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