Larus fuscus fuscus 2cy C59J May 31 2011, Ämmässuo dump, Espoo, S Finland. Picture: Visa Rauste.
2cy Larus fuscus fuscus yellow "C59J" has replaced all the feathers once at the wintering quarters. A subsequent moult in the coverts: several MC and LLC now fresh and blackish. Note saturated bill and pale iris like in 3CY birds.
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