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01-OCT-2006

Gråtrut - Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)

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Ring number HT-211.574 + white CK781
Species Larus argentatus
Age Full-grown, hatched before 1997
Ringing date 23.05.1999
Ringing place Joensuu 62.35N/29.50E, Finland
Ringer Risto Juvaste

Contax U4R Digital
1/350s f/2.8 at 17.4mm iso50 full exif

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David Erterius 27-Aug-2007 15:21
This example shows that the colour of the legs isn't a reliable character when identifying adult Yellow-legged Gulls. Apparently, some Herring Gulls of omissus-type can show pure yellow legs.
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