How about a GULL thread ........ post your images

[michael23]

2 herring gulls in oban when I was on holiday


herring gull #2 by Michael Johnson, on Flickr


herring gull by Michael Johnson, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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…at the marsh before the rain!

 

[wezza13]

I assume this is a Common Gull in winter plumage.


Taken at Pett Level a couple of weeks ago.

Common Gull by Wez Filtness, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Taken at Pett Level a couple of weeks ago.

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Nothing to do, what ever bad image they may have,
Gulls are beautifully elegant flyers!

 

[Shirleyr]

Two years ago in Cemlyn Bay Anglesey I got this beauty, it was stunning. White-wing Black Tern. If you hear of one about, go quick.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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There were some 9 Gulls over the marsh.
All on the hunt… and successful.
I did not want to illustrate the carnage…

 

[steveb]

A seagull photographed in Lerwick last year.

Seagull by Steve Bell, on Flickr

 

[gramps]

Black-headed Gull

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Black-headed Gull

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They always look so well groomed!

… me too… a Black-headed Gull

 

[Deckard]

Another black headed gull:


Black Headed Gull by Ben Goddard, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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Very good, Ben!

See if you could advantageously tone
it down a bit and correct the WB…

 

[Deckard]

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Very good, Ben!

See if you could advantageously tone
it down a bit and correct the WB…

Thanks! Seem to remember playing around with the WB quite a bit at the time, but it does look a bit warm and bright on reflection [no pun intended...]

 

[ChrisE500]

And another Black-headed Gull, taken on the Farne Islands, so I got fairly close!

Chris

 

[Deckard]

Wow Chris!

 

[Kodiak Qc]

so I got fairly close!

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… or it did!

very cool take Chris!

 

[steveb]

Bath time.

Seagull Bath Day by Steve Bell, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Bath time.

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Waaaaaaaah! Coooool!
Great capture!

 

[Cheese Scientist]

Eyemouth

baby gull by amanda benson, on Flickr

 

[Dale.]

Gull ID has never been my forte but I believe these are both Herring Gulls.

Taken at the coast near Troon, Ayrshire, lots of them about, they like chips.

The spot is well known for waders but gulls can make interesting subjects and good panning practice too.

Humble Gull. by Dale, on Flickr


Gull Approach. by Dale, on Flickr

 

[tom24]

LBB
TOM_2739 by Thomas Reid, on Flickr

Herring
TOM_2665 by Thomas Reid, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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Yes, very cool takes, Tom!

 

[BennyBoo]

I assume these are Gulls..!?

Taken at full reach on a Canon 100-400 L Mk1

IMG_0136 by BennyBoo43, on Flickr

IMG_0138 by BennyBoo43, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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Yes, gulls they are but are these sooc?

 

[BennyBoo]

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Yes, gulls they are but are these sooc?

Heavy crops..

 

[tom24]

Dale, you'll get Mediterranean gulls at Troon in winter esp'.

 

[tom24]

Ben, I think they're first year Herring Gulls

 

[steveb]

Another gull from Lyme Regis.

Breaking Waves by Steve Bell, on Flickr

 

[tom24]

Herring

TOM_3235 by Thomas Reid, on Flickr

 

[philmarion]

and now for something a little different:

tense standoff - Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Boy engaged in imaginary mortal combat with flock of seagulls - Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Seagull in Crown Fountain reflection- Chicago by Phil Marion, on Flickr

seagull poop encrusted D'Arcy McGee by Phil Marion, on Flickr

and we have lift off....Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

cannon turret sunset silhouette - Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[wezza13]

and now for something a little different:

tense standoff - Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Boy engaged in imaginary mortal combat with flock of seagulls - Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Seagull in Crown Fountain reflection- Chicago by Phil Marion, on Flickr

seagull poop encrusted D'Arcy McGee by Phil Marion, on Flickr

and we have lift off....Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

cannon turret sunset silhouette - Essaouira, Morocco by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Like these

 

[Jelster]

Like these

Me too....

 

[Mag1cp2x]

Boobys - stitched up !
Two gulls by Graeme Hutson, on Flickr

 

[BillN_33]

It's a, (these are) Northern Gannet(s) - Boobies and Gannets are of the same family but now thought to be different species?

(Morus versus Sula) if you want to get into the Latin names

is Booby a "common" name for Gannets seen around the UK?

 

[wezza13]

is Booby a "common" name for Gannets seen around the UK?

Not that I've ever heard?

 

[Shirleyr]

I didn't realise the thread had so many wonderful photos, thanks for posting.

 

[michael23]

It's a, (these are) Northern Gannet(s) - Boobies and Gannets are of the same family but now thought to be different species?

(Morus versus Sula) if you want to get into the Latin names

is Booby a "common" name for Gannets seen around the UK?

No

 

[Mag1cp2x]

It's a, (these are) Northern Gannet(s) - Boobies and Gannets are of the same family but now thought to be different species?

(Morus versus Sula) if you want to get into the Latin names

is Booby a "common" name for Gannets seen around the UK?

These were photographed in the approach to Ouistreham, France

 

[JonBowles]

Sorry no idea what type of gull this is.....

Gull by Jon, on Flickr

 

[Mag1cp2x]

A gull - probably (I have been known to get things wrong before )

Gull in flight profile by Graeme Hutson, on Flickr

 

[jezgb]

A juvenile gull of some sort (I don't know one gull from another - sorry) taken at Colwyn Bay.

Juvenile seagull at Colwyn Bay by Jez, on Flickr