The remiges appear melanin deficient (slight leucism or genetic influence from a white-winged sp) so I'd guess it's more likely just an odd smithsonianus. Phil > Here's something to argue about while I'm away. > > Is this a Vega Gull from our pelagic trip today? > > http://thebirdguide.com/temp_images/img_1780.jpg > http://thebirdguide.com/temp_images/img_1779.jpg