Little Gull Larus minutus

Startopsend/Marsworth Reservoirs - 1st-8th October 2008


Photo copyright Mike Wallen

Two juvenile Little Gulls were present for eight days in early October moving between Herts and Bucks.


Little Marlow GP - 26-29th April 2008


Photo copyright Chris Goodie

This 1st summer Little Gull was photographed resting on the sand spit.  It stayed longer than normal for this species and was seen to fly the short distance to the River Thames to feed.


 To view the chart of Little Gull sightings in the county click here.


College Lake - 15th April 2007


Photos copyright Mike Collard

This is presumed to be a different bird to the one photographed on 7th April below.


College Lake - 7th April 2007


Photos copyright Rob Andrews

This Little Gull, still in 1st winter plumage arrived at the start of the peak period for the species in the county.  Two had been present the previous day.   For a chart of Little Gull sightings in the county click here.


Little Marlow Gravel Pit - 21st October 2006


Photos copyright Adrian Parker

This 1st winter Little Gull was seen at Little Marlow on 21st during unsettled weather.  It remained until the morning of 22nd.  For a chart of Little Gull sightings in the county click here.  As you can see October records are few and far between.


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