tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107150279667294417.post2307089275810822335..comments2024-01-10T03:57:01.760+00:00Comments on Morgithology: Stringy Rook and another hybrid Herring x LBB Gull?Morghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174037399595814606noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107150279667294417.post-56867457349403752412013-02-16T08:57:16.504+00:002013-02-16T08:57:16.504+00:00Glad you also think the hybrid option is probably ...Glad you also think the hybrid option is probably the most likely. Maybe third time lucky and I'll get my YLG, eh? <br /><br />I don't think that we can draw any conclusions about the number of these birds to be honest. They are certainly not common for sure. If they are on the increase then I would suggest that the change in wintering status of LBBG would most likely have something to do with it. This year I have had winter LBBGs at wrecked Craig's (Lucy?), colinton road (dec, jan and feb sightings), liberton (jan), little France (jan twice) and sea field (dec and feb). While the former four locations could be the same bird it is likely that at least three if not four individuals are involved. If any of these birds felt like courting at the moment then a HG would be the only option...<br /><br />Now that bird track is an iPhone app I'm planning to start logging these things you'll be glad to hear!<br /><br />GeoffMorghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174037399595814606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107150279667294417.post-28561115127921796532013-02-13T23:49:35.678+00:002013-02-13T23:49:35.678+00:00Agree that looks the most likely option - it has n...Agree that looks the most likely option - it has nothing to suggest argentatus and if it were a LBB you'd be struggling to explain combination of pink legs and rather pale mantle. Is it just a coincidence more of these are coming to light, or rather that someone (you) is making the effort to look and document them?welchshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378942325088808236noreply@blogger.com