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Larus marinus Above: See ageing discussion below (Essex, 26 February 2011) The coverts, pointed primary tips, all dark bill, amongst other features indicate this is a first winter bird. But note the strikingly dark blackish row of scapulars which appear rather advanced for this age.
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