Herring gull on post
Herring Gull Larus argentatus argentatus Pontopp standing on a post in proud portrait profile pose on Tywyn promenade North Wales with Red rescue lifebuoy unit in background and seashore beyond out of focus . This beautiful gull is very common on southern British shores and sometimes inland . It is a very strong flyer and an expert at gliding in strong winds . Defined by its grey wings flesh pink legs and red tipped lower yellow bill the adult usually nests on grass covered cliff ledges . Often scavenges in flocks following ploughs or fishing boats during net hauling or unloading their catch . It cries whines screams or gives a laugh like repetitive noise . Often a noise and mess nuisance to residential houses along the coast . Eats shellfish sandworms carrion other birds eggs and everybodies fish and chips given half a chance This one was after mine .
Size: 5007px × 3333px
Location: Promenade Tywyn North Wales Gwynedd Snowdonia North Wales Great Britain United Kingdom GB UK
Photo credit: © Christopher Barnes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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