During the winter the Black-headed Gull looses most of the black head feathers that give it its name. These start to reappear as spring encroaches

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During the winter the Black-headed Gull looses most of the black head feathers that give it its name. These start to reappear as spring encroaches and the birds get ready for a new breeding season

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Size: 6500px × 4243px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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