Three Glaucous Gulls at Bluffers Park in Toronto

Three first cycle rested on the harbour ice at Bluffers Park in Toronto. They all have dark irises and a solid dark tip to the bill, signs of a first cycle plumage. Each bird looks different, showing individual variation. Click on LINK or photo above: Three Glaucous Gulls Video

First year Glaucous Gulls can become quite white like the individual above. Also note large size compared to a Ring-billed Gull beside it on left. 20 January 2018

Two of three first cycle Glaucous Gulls at Bluffers Park in Toronto on 20 January 2018. They are also much larger than the surrounding Herring Gulls.

First cycle Glaucous Gull on the ice at Bluffers Park in Toronto. Note worn scapulars, dark eye and all black tip to bill, 20 January 2018