Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis
Calvert - 22nd December 2007
Photo copyright
Tim Watts
The red eye ring can clearly be seen on the above bird. This is one of the id features of Yellow-legged Gull.
Calvert - 8th December 2007
Photo copyright
Steve Norman
Once again Calvert Lakes produce Yellow-legged Gulls. The above photographs of an adult show how smart this species can look in the winter months.
Calvert - 3rd December 2004
Photo copyright Tim watts
Calvert - November 2004
Photo copyright Tim watts
Calvert Lake/s are one of the more reliable sites for this species in the county. However to see one it usually means a visit just before dusk in the winter months. Then it can be difficult to pick this species out from the thousands of other gulls that roost there.