Sabine's Gull (Larus sabini)
A scarce vagrant Gull, seen around the UK coast or even inland. Has very distinctive upperwing pattern at all ages, as seen clarly in these images of 1st Winter (Westport) and 2nd Summer bird.
Sabines Gull Westport Lake 31 8 08 IMG_9979

Sabines Gull Westport Lake 31 8 08 IMG_9978

Sabines Gull Westport Lake 31 8 08 IMG_0041

Sabines Gull Westport Lake 31 8 08 IMG_0021_filtered

Sabines Gull Westport Lake 31 8 08 IMG_0023_filtered

Sabines Gull Upton Warren 31 8 09 IMG_2630_filtered

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