Juvenile Caspian Gull L.cachinnans 1cy at Tara 24.7.2009. Foto: Markku Kangasniemi

Some extreme first moulted mantle feathears are just about visible (and tertials!). Note neat pattern of the plumage, typical to cachs.

The same bird as at Tara 25.7.2009. Foto: Hannu Koskinen

The ringing and satellitte tagging of the first ever Caspian Gull L.cachinnans on Earth at Tara 9.8.2009. Foto: Markku Kangasniemi & co
Just part of the international Baltic Gull L.fuscus satellite-tagged team introduced here:
From left Markku Alanko, THE ringer Risto Juvaste and THE finder and main person of catching it: Markku Kangasniemi
Just fun as can be seen!

The same 1cy Caspian Gull, L. cachinnans now wearing a yellow readring on right leg: "CH09H" AND MOST REMARKABLY:
IT HAS BEEN SATELLITTE-TAGGED beside the catching of the Baltic Gull project.
Our Thanks to the team of Martin Wikelski!
Foto: Markku Kangasniemi 10.8.2009

We wish a long and fascinating history to this first ever satellite-tagged young Caspian!