Black headed gulls preening

[PatrickO]

Not sure if this is typical of gulls, but these black headed have an amazing technique when preening. They completely submerge themselves then leap into the air before settling down to preen with their beak. Shot yesterday at Whitlingham in Norfolk.

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Black Headed Gulls Preening 1 by PatrickO2, on Flickr

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Black Head Gulls Preening 2 by PatrickO2, on Flickr

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Black Headed Gulls Preening 3 by PatrickO2, on Flickr

 

[Baz777]

Good set, 2nd shot graet capture.