Young gull in Bahrain

[ajdh]

I spotted this very large young gull in Bahrain last Friday, it must have been 2.5 to 3 times bigger than a BH gull. Any pointers towards it's identification are welcome.

Thanks

[Howard King]

cachinnans (Caspian) or barabensis (Steppe) back on Friday snow permitting

[ajdh]

Howard, a very knowledgeable friend tended to shy away from Caspian due to,the bill being too stout with a pronounced goyns.

Have a good trip and watch out for that snow.

[JanJ]

Hello Adrian.

Your very knowledgeable friend is correct when leaving cachinnans out of the equation. That´s about as wise we will get on the gull in question imo. A further set of images might possibly narrow the gulls identity down a bit further, heuglini or barabensis or even something else. You know the situasion Adrian.

JanJ

[ajdh]

Hello Adrian.

Your very knowledgeable friend is correct when leaving cachinnans out of the equation. That´s about as wise we will get on the gull in question imo. A further set of images might possibly narrow the gulls identity down a bit further, heuglini or barabensis or even something else. You know the situasion Adrian.

JanJ

Hello Jan,

Long time no see. Yes, I know the situation with these gulls, they are difficult to pin down. Sorry I did not get any more shots as he took off but thanks anyway.

Adrian