Lesser Black-backed Gull
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The Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) is a western palearctic species which is rare to locally uncommon in the United States. Before the 1980s the species was considered a true rarity in the U.S., but in the past 20 years it has become a regular and expected winter visitor, if still somewhat notable. The species takes 4 years to reach maturity. The first 6 images on this page show a 2nd-winter Lesser Black-backed Gull at Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas in February, 2010. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 50D and an EF 800mm F/5.6 L IS lens. | |
Several Laughing Gulls are around the Lesser Black-backed Gull in this shot. | |
This adult Lesser Black-backed Gull in the next 2 shots was photographed at Quintana, Brazoria Co., Texas, in March, 2007. | |
Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Mustang Island, Nueces Co., Texas 25 February 2014 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Mustang Island, Nueces Co., Texas 25 February 2014 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus 1st winter plumage Avoca River, Arklow, Ireland 27 August 2014 Lat 52.798746, Lon -6.152258 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus San Luis Pass, Galveston Co., Texas 24 September 2015 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus San Luis Pass, Galveston Co., Texas 24 September 2015 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Mustang Island, Nueces Co., Texas 9 November 2015 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Mustang Island, Nueces Co., Texas 9 November 2015 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus near Surfside, Brazoria Co., Texas 3 October 2016 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |
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Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus Port Aransas, Nueces Co., Texas 24 January 2018 |