Baltic Gull
The Baltic Gull Larus fuscus fuscus is the eastern form of the Lesser Black-backed Gull (one of 5 recognised sub-species) although it is treated by some authorities as a distinct species. It is found in north Norway, Sweden and Finland east to the White Sea on the north west coast of Russia.
The Lesser Black-backed Gull is slightly smaller than the Herring Gull and has a dark grey to black back and wings, yellow bill and yellow legs. The Baltic Gull has a jet black rather than dark grey black.
The world population of the Lesser Black-backed Gull is found entirely in Europe. After declines in the 19th century due to persecution, the Lesser Black-backed Gull increased its range and numbers. This expansion has now halted and there is serious concern about declines in many parts of its range.
Date: 7th July 2019
Location: Kuntilampi, near Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland
The Lesser Black-backed Gull is slightly smaller than the Herring Gull and has a dark grey to black back and wings, yellow bill and yellow legs. The Baltic Gull has a jet black rather than dark grey black.
The world population of the Lesser Black-backed Gull is found entirely in Europe. After declines in the 19th century due to persecution, the Lesser Black-backed Gull increased its range and numbers. This expansion has now halted and there is serious concern about declines in many parts of its range.
Date: 7th July 2019
Location: Kuntilampi, near Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland
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