Friday, March 1, 2019

Ring-Billed Gull

The minute the hubs slid the car into park on Wednesday at the inlet,
a seagull landed on the hood of the car.
I was only able to get "head shots", no zoom was required, this is how close it was.

This is a Ring-Billed Gull, 
this gull is showing off the ring around it's yellow bill in most of these pictures.
It is the most familiar Gull,
the sexes are similar and during the winter, they have gray flecks on their head.
They are very aggressive feeders, always bold and approachable.







The windshield was nice and clean due to a recent rainstorm.
Silver lining...
things always seem to fall in to place nicely.

16 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I had a laugh when I opened your post and saw the gull up close. Your photos are awesome and your window is clean! Happy March! Enjoy your day, have a great weekend!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

You have really captured the beauty of a gull, ignored by so many. They really are uncommonly handsome birds. As you point out Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) is the most common larid in your area, but it would be a real rarity in many parts of the world, where other species are more abundant.

Changes in the wind said...

How odd that God made that bird with red around his eye and beak. His creation never fails to amaze me.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

WOW!
Beautiful photos of the sea bird. Great portraits of gulls.
Have a nice weekend, Debbie:)

Marie Smith said...

The eyes are incredible! Wonder what they’ve seen?

bj said...

What a beautiful bird..and awesome photos

Ela said...

Oh, such a beauty :)
Greetings

Farm Girl said...

What good pictures! I love all of those tiny brown dots that kind of look like freckles. I am so glad that this just fell into place. Have a wonderful day Debbie.

Sue (this n that) said...

Wonderful in-your-face pic Debbie! His beak has wear and tear scratches etc... amazing to see and how accommodating of him ;D)

Ruth Hiebert said...

Awesome headshots. He must have wanted to be photographed.

Brian King said...

Fantastic portraits! Was he in the car with you? LOL!

21 Wits said...

Wow, he's very handsome!

Lowcarb team member said...

Amazing photographs Debbie … everyone's a winner :)

All the best Jan

LeAnn said...

This Ring Billed Gull is absoulutely beautiful. I love how it is so up close and personal. I really like the gray and white pattern and the little speckles too.
Blessings and hugs for you!

Laura. M said...

Fantásticas fotos. Los detalles son estupendos.
Besos.

Laura. M said...

Siempre pensé que seguía tu blog Debbie. Hoy lo he corregido.
Besos.