We were checking out the birds last Wednesday - but as there were none about - we looked at the gulls instead
Anyhow - Robin pointed out the Mediteranean Gulls which have arrived in the Dalkey island - Sandycove area and which are subtly different from the Black headed Gulls
From Wikipedia
This species is 36-38 cm long with a 98-105 cm wingspan. It can be distinguished from the Black-headed Gulls with which it often associates by its slightly larger size, very pale grey plumage and thicker red bill. The summer adult has a black head; the bird's scientific name actually means "black-headed gull". The similar species Black-headed Gull actually has a chocolate-brown hood. Adults have no black in their wings. The hood is lost in winter, leaving just a streaked grey mask. Legs are red.
So next time you are around this area - check out the legs on dem birds !
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Re:Mediteranean Gulls or Black headed Gulls
Date: 2010/07/30 19:23
By: Julian
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Check out the pictures and Herve's description in Soundings too! There's even a picture quiz, so that you don't actually have to go outside to spot gulls. Julian Haines
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