Hen Harrier, what a stunner

Hen Harrier keeping distant for photographs but stunning views in the scope,well worth freezing your buns off for,this bird seems to have some darker/ dirty grey in the wings and tail is it a sub adult type will have to do some reading up on the net.

GBB gulls are smart birds when you have a good look at them
This GBB was not calling but perhaps just trying to keep some food down ,they spend most of there time chasing after Eiders or Cormorants to steal there catch
Adult Winter GBB they are huge birds when you stand near them