Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus

Recording AV#17870. United Kingdom: East Anglia; Lakenheath RSPB Reserve (52.45, 0.517)
recorded by Pamela C. Rasmussen

Recording Characterization

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Sonogram of recording #AV 17870
AVoCet catalog #AV17870
Audio duration (s)57.1
ID confidence and determination100%
seen well
Other noisewind
Sound types presentcalls
copulation
Grade of best portionaverage
Playback usedno

Individual Characterization

Sexboth present
Determined by: mating
Ageadults
Determined by: plumage
Behaviorbirds mating for a long time, with calling the entire time. Unclear which individual calling.
Group size2

Environment

Recording dateMay 12, 2013
Time recorded (24h)6:40h
LocationUnited Kingdom: East Anglia; Lakenheath RSPB Reserve (52.45, 0.517)
Coordinates determined by: GeoHack
Elevation (m)1
Determined by: estimate from Google Earth
Weatherwindy, cool, overcast
Habitatpond-field mosaic

Additional Information

Recordist namePamela C. Rasmussen
Copyright/permissionsCopyright by recordist; freely available for non-commercial use
Recording EquipmentNagra Ares BB+, Sennheiser ME67/K6