Mixed in with the lesser black backed gulls was a possible first winter yellow legged gull. I would be interested to hear what others have to say about the bird in the attached (poor quality) photos. The bird in question is fourth from the right as you view. It was clearly lighter on the wings than the lesser black backs present and appeared white on the neck and head except for the crown and around the eye wher it was rather mucky. This bird at http://www.gull-research.org/ylg1cy2cy/1cyjuly/mich5547.htm looks remarkably like the bird in question although the wings appear a touch darker than the bird I saw. the bird I saw appears to be slighly bulkier than the lesser black backs particulatrly around the neck and head and appeared to be slightly larger. Unfortunately I didn't have too long to look at the bird as I had to get home
