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adult Western Gull
	Fig 1) occidentalis . October 28, 2011. Santa Cruz Island, California. Photo courtesy of Steve Hampton.

Fig 2) occidentalis . August 19, 2011. Año Nuevo Island, California. Photo courtesy of Steve Hampton.

Fig 3) occidentalis . August 19, 2011. Año Nuevo Island, California. Photo courtesy of Steve Hampton.

Fig 4) occidentalis . October 28, 2011. Santa Cruz Island, California. Photo courtesy of Steve Hampton.

Fig 5) occidentalis . Note the rather pale mantle for a "dark-mantled" gull, only a shade darker than California Gull. The light head markings and dark mark on the bill suggest possible hybridization with Glaucous-winged Gull. Photo courtesy of Don DesJardin.

Figs 6 and 7) Pale-eyed wymani. Fourth cycle. Photo courtesy of Don DesJardin.