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Herring Gull R47 in middle of 1st cycle
Gull: R47 Date photographed: 3/1/2013 Age: About 9 months

At about 9 months old, this bird still looks more or less like a juvenile, but the feathers are very ragged and a few are clearly falling out as the first-cycle molt progresses. Also note the bill, which is starting to turn pink.