Lesser Black-backed Gull

Lesser v. Great

Was convinced this was a Great Black-backed Gull based on size when viewed close up and through binocs but ebird kept rejecting it labeling it as a Lesser Black-backed gull. Note the pinkish legs which should ID it as a Great. What do you think?

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Mike Warner

February 23, 2026 6:40 am

I would go with Great BBG as well. Black back and red legs. Sometimes you just have to override eBird if you know you’re right.

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