More Kumlien's Gulls at Bluffers Park in Toronto

 

17 and 18 April 2014

On 17 April 2014, a strong southeast wind drove waves off Lake Ontario onto the shore where seven Kumlien's Gulls fed in the surf. Above: Adult Kumlien's Gull in breeding plumage at Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014. Scroll down for seven photos on 17 April and two photos on 18 April.

 

17 April 2014

Second adult Kumlien's Gull in breeding plumage at Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014. This gull has very pale wing tips, approaching glaucoides subspecies.

 

Third adult Kumlien's Gull in breeding plumage at Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014.

 

Kumlien's Gull in third summer plumage. It has a white tip and a narrow black line on the bill. Right photo shows it still has a faint tail band. Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014.

 

Another Kumlien's gull in third summer or possibly fourth summer plumage. The bill is yellow with a black tip and a red spot. Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014.

 

Second cycle Kumlien's Gull at Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014

 

First cycle Kumlien's Gull at Bluffers Park on 17 April 2014

 

18 April 2014

Adult Kumlien's Gull in breeding plumage in the storm water ponds at Bluffers Park on 18 April 2014

 

Same Kumlien's Gull as the previous photo showing wing tip pattern. Bluffers Park on 18 April 2014