A Black-headed Gull in winter plumage searches the tidal area for invertebrates and scraps washed up by the waves

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A Black-headed Gull in winter plumage searches the tidal area for invertebrates and scraps washed up by the waves. Later in winter the black head feathers will start to grow before courtship starts.

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Size: 5793px × 6000px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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