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Misty01

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Hey guys, I am not very good with gulls. I found this guy at 50 point marina today; he stood out as he was larger than all of the other gulls. Hope someone can help me with an id  :D







Thanks for your help!!
~ Crystal ~
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I'm no expert, but believe it is a Great Black-Backed Gull (especially with your comment about it being large.)
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Yes, it is a Greater Black-backed Gull.  They are noticeably larger than Herring Gulls, and much larger than Ringbilled.  They're not as common around Toronto as they used to be.  I'm not sure if that's due to avian botulism, the lack of a local landfill site, or some other reason.  

The only other black-backed gull you have a reasonable chance of seeing around here is the Lesser Black-backed.  They're much less common, smaller (closer to Herring Gull sized), and have yellow legs.  Your second photo clearly shows pink legs.

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Crystal ... great pix.  :)

I used to see lots of these guys many years ago at Jack Darling Park and Lakefront Promenade Park by the Adamson Estate.  Last Winter, saw one at Humber Bay Park.  

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Jo-Anne :)

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Misty01

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thanks for the fast replies!
I'm not usually into viewing gulls, but this guy stood out.
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Misty01 »