Iceland (Kumlein’s) Gull

Larus glaucoides kumleini

Iceland Gulls can be found in small numbers in Marquette from October through early April. First cycle birds are most common; during their peak numbers I’d estimate that a diligent birder can find one first cycle Iceland Gull for every thousand Herring Gulls. Adult Iceland Gulls are less common, but they’re around; I’d estimate their frequency in Marquette (again, during their peak numbers) at one for every three first cycle Iceland Gull. Second cycle Iceland Gulls occur in Marquette at the same frequency as adult Iceland Gulls, in my experience. Third cycle Iceland Gulls are rarer still; you can go years without seeing one in Marquette.

First cycle gulls.

Second cycle gulls.

Third cycle gulls.

Adult gulls.