Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) hovering overhead as it follows a boat, waiting for a handout. White underneath, winter plumage, graceful.

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Laughing gulls followed our boat up to the Panama Canal; they flew beside us, hoping for handout. Great fun having them so close.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Panama Canal, Miraflores entrance, Panama
Photo credit: © Susan Heller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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