Black-backed gull

[rcflier]

At Lakefront Promenade Park at the bottom of Hampton Drive in Lakeview. On the west side if the point there is a very prominent sandbar now due to low water levels in the lake.

I spotted what I believe to be a Greater Black-backed Gull.  Note the "pink" ( not yellow ) legs.


This appears to be an adult.Note the yellow spot on the lower mandible, however, the typical accompanying red spot is not apparent.  


His buddy may be a 1st year Black-backed gull, or a Herring gull

[thouc]

Yes, Great Black-backed Gull, but an adult as a younger bird would have black markings at the tip of the bill (and no spot) and not entirely black back.

[rcflier]

Thanks for the tighter clarification Thomas, much appreciated.

[thouc]

And the younger bird I think is a 2nd year Herring Gull, as it's starting to get a grey back.

/Thomas