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juvenile CALIFORNIA GULLS with all black bills

These birds can sure be confusing! No, they are not Lesser Black-backed gulls. They are rarely seen away from the breeding grounds, but do show up at West Coast beaches in late July through early September. By then, their bills should be turning pale at the base. One more example can be seen at Quiz Gull #1.

photos courtesy of Don DesJardin, copyright 1998




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