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Herring Gull K65 in breeding plumage
Gull: K65 Date photographed: 4/11/2013 Age: Adult

Herring Gulls reach full maturity, and take on breeding plumage for the first time, in spring of their fourth year. This gull, K65, is showing off its bright, fresh breeding colors: bright yellow eye, clean gray back, black primary feathers with white spots, and bright white head and underside.