Date: 3/6/26 11:12 am From: David Hyde <davidhyde1951...> Subject: Re: [cobirds] Another odd gull
Thank you for confirmation as American Herring gull. I learn something new
about birds all the time. And here's another gull from Lake McIntosh for
your consideration... it looks like a Ring-billed gull, but has bright
yellow legs and a grey face mask!
[image: OddGull-1.JPG]
On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 6:55 AM David Suddjian <dsuddjian...> wrote:
> Many winter Am. Herring Gulls also have blackish on the bill near the red
> spot. It varies among individuals. This is a Herring.
>
> David Suddjian
> Littleton, CO
>
> On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM David Hyde <davidhyde1951...>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi CObirders -- At Lake McIntosh in Longmont in February I saw this gull.
>> I note that it has the bill pattern of a California gull but the pink legs,
>> pale eye and large size of a Herring gull. It looks more like a Herring
>> gull except for the bill pattern which is distinctly that of a California
>> gull. Do you all think this is just a Herring gull or a cross between the
>> two (I got lost online trying to sort this out...). Any guidance
>> appreciated. I have more photos but am allowed to send only one. Cheers!
>>
>> [image: CaliforniaGull-3a.JPG]
>>
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