After the breeding season the Black-headed Gull loses most of the black head feathers, just retaining a few on over the ear patch.

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After the breeding season the Black-headed Gull loses most of the black head feathers, just retaining a few on over the ear patch. In late winter the new moult brings the distinctive plumage

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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