I took these photos last fall. Many birds had already migrated but this gull had not moved on yet. It was perched so nicely on this fallen tree and shifted positions several times before it flew off. It was doing a fine impression of two bookends. Ring-billed gulls are among the most common gulls in North America, are usually seen in groups and are known to be loud and opportunistic feeders. I thought that this solitary gull, standing quietly, taking in its surroundings an impressive sight. I was pleased to have seen it as I was walking by on that November afternoon.
January 30, 2017 at 11:04 am
Good portraits. We get these here but only very rarely – and I’ve even managed to see them! A
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January 30, 2017 at 1:56 pm
Thanks! I had never paid them much mind before. I’m starting to appreciate them now.
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January 11, 2017 at 3:55 pm
A beautiful gull species! I love the spots and the beak! 🙂
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January 11, 2017 at 4:29 pm
Thanks! I never really appreciated their good looks until I picked up a camera.
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January 11, 2017 at 5:58 pm
That’s what zoom can do! 🙂
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January 10, 2017 at 9:02 pm
Both are lovely compositions with the stump and the leave filled water.
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January 10, 2017 at 10:29 pm
Thank you Ellen. I was lucky to walk by when I did. The gull was a natural😊
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January 10, 2017 at 7:42 pm
Delightful photos, Belinda. There is so much richness below the water, and the gull is divine. I like seeing the bill with the ring, and his perched stance is especially beautiful.
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January 10, 2017 at 10:23 pm
Thanks very much Jet. It was one of those times when everything fell into place!
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January 10, 2017 at 7:01 pm
Gorgeous photos, Belinda. The gull is so striking against that incredible blue water!
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January 10, 2017 at 7:02 pm
Thanks so much!
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January 10, 2017 at 4:05 pm
Beautiful images!
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January 10, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Thank you!
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January 10, 2017 at 12:56 pm
We have sea gulls that stay here over the winter where there is open water. Often they look so cold. I don’t know why they don’t migrate 🙂
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January 10, 2017 at 3:21 pm
I guess they can work around the cold and the pickings must be good!
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January 10, 2017 at 12:14 pm
Great pics. Nice composition.
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January 10, 2017 at 3:13 pm
Thanks very much!
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January 10, 2017 at 11:44 am
I always call them the Rodney Dangerfield of birds….get no respect. They are usually around when we need a good photograph. Nice one.
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January 10, 2017 at 12:11 pm
😊 Thank you.
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January 10, 2017 at 10:12 am
I remember a ring billed gull visited our waters a few years ago and all birdwatchers wanted to catch a glimp of it. For you it will be a just a gull perhaps but anyhow, your photo’s of it are great.
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January 10, 2017 at 10:44 am
Interesting that what we might consider ordinary is seen differently elsewhere. Glad you like the photos.
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January 10, 2017 at 10:03 am
“Which is my good side?” Haha. Beautiful shots.
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January 10, 2017 at 10:41 am
Thanks!
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January 10, 2017 at 7:45 am
Beautiful!!
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January 10, 2017 at 9:46 am
Thank you!
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