Kumlien's Gull (Larus g. kumlieni)

Sighting Ref :

IB95776

Sighting Date :

25 Feb 17

Common Name :

Kumlien's Gull

Scientific Name :

Larus g. kumlieni

Location :

Bray

County :

Wicklow

Number Seen :

Principal Observer(s) :

Cian Cardiff, Tom Cardiff Not Specified

Reported By :

Not Specified

Comments :

Worn 1st winter Iceland gull showing characteristics of the race of 'Kumlieni Or Kumlien's gull. Key features: slightly browner wash on the outer primaries, compared to the inner primaries, and the impression of a grey tail band. With thanks to Killian Mullarney for comments on this bird

Status :

See IRBC Appendix 2

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