Suosirri Calidris alpina Dunlin mostly probably ssp pacifica (geografically)

Kuvaus: You can find also some another Stint species (more interesting for Finnish birders) , which is easily separated by underwing pattern and shape. Transient plumages.

Avainsanoja: California April 2014

Amerikanharmaalokki Larus Smithsonianus American Herring Gull adult

Arvostele ( 0 )

Kuvaus: Typical Western individual with small mirror in P10.

Avainsanoja: California April 2012

Amerikanmerilokki Larus occidentalis Western Gull adults ssp wymani

Arvostele ( 0 )

Kuvaus: This southern subspecies (two subspecies) has more black in outer primaries and different shape of white mirror in P10.

Avainsanoja: California April 2012

Rengasnokkalokki Larus delawarensis Ring-billed Gull 2cy

Arvostele ( 0 )

Kuvaus: Not easily identified from Mew or Common Gull. The structure of bill is typical and also dark head pattern.

Avainsanoja: California April 2012