Are the big black winged gulls Great Blacked Backed Gulls? They were at Dungeness. Thanks.
Yeah, these are Great Black Backed Gulls. Noticeable features include very large size, thick, chunky bill, dull pink legs and black wings. The call is also alot more croaky than a typical gull.
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I agree, there are some Great Black-backeds in there
2 more lifers since being up in Orkney: Iceland Gull and Great Northern Diver!
Most recent lifer: White-billed Diver!
Comparing the size to the ducks , which are nearer the camera , I'd say GBB. They are huge.
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