Thames Gulling - Thamesmead and Erith Pier

I met up with Dante and Rich Bonser today for some afternoon gulling along the River Thames from Thamesmead and Erith Pier. The strong north easterly wind helped with turnover of gulls so it was a more productive visit than my last time out. We ended on 2 Caspian Gulls (both 2nd winters) and 8 Yellow-legged Gulls.

2nd cycle Caspian Gull

Dutch ringed blue 'F|6' 2nd cycle Caspian Gull above and below

A rather blunt-winged 1st cycle Yellow-legged Gull above (with 'F|6') and below

French ringed green '84B:C' 1st cycle Yellow-legged Gull

Another 1st cycle Yellow-legged Gull above and below

2nd cycle Yellow-legged Gull

An interesting and rather lovely looking 1st cycle 'argentatus' Herring Gull below:

1st cycle Herring Gull with a funky tail band

Adult Great Black-backed Gull above and below