The 1st Winter Challenge
Julian Hough has been in touch and is welcoming informed comment on this first winter (2cy) gull. It’s an interesting realm, given only adult Slaty-backs have been identified in Europe. While expected, the trickier first winters are more likely to get overlooked. This bird is a good example of the challenge and the process.
Story and photos on Julian’s website
Hi Martin.
As you might have seen – more pic of this SBG candidate – which seems like a good candidate on several features – here:http://www.shorebirder.com/2013/02/first-cycle-slaty-backed-gull-in-ct.html
However, who dares to claim such a bird in such age class as a SBG, I believe no one, except perhaps Peter. A
JanJ