Ring-billed Gull

A first-winter Ring-billed Gull in the roost at Dale this evening, viewable from the beach front in the village. Not a particularly large bird (barely and different from Common Gull on the water), but a lovely "dipped in ink" solid pink bill with black tip. The first at Dale since 2002. A reasonable number of Black-headed Gulls roosting, with good numbers of Common Gulls, and at least 9 Mediterranean Gulls - 5 adults, 3 2nd-years and a 1st-year (some of the adults nearing full summer plumage).