Larus fuscus fuscus 2cy June 11-18 2008, Tara, Finland. Images Hannu Koskinen.
Presumed 2cy fuscus in spring.
Inner greater coverts and median coverts replaced first in line to 2nd gen, now already very worn. Central graeter coverts and outer median coverts moulted later, still with a grey tone and neat fringes. Tail feathers replaced as well. Outermost lesser coverts in the carpal edge still juvenile. All secondaries and primaries remained juvenile, but P1-P2 have been shed and P1 is now growing.
Below: June 11 2008.
Below: June 18 2008.
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