For comparison of size against the much smaller Black-headed Gull. It was huge!
An Absolute beast of a gull.
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Glaucous Gull
This was a new lifer for me. The Glaucous Gull had been present for a number of weeks at Hollingworth Lake in Rochdale. An opportunity presented itself to me last weekend to get along with my camera to see it. It really didn't take long to locate either as it was stood on a pontoon just feet from the lake shoreline. It soon took flight along with the Black-headed gulls as visitors to the lake threw bread. Once it was in the air with the other gulls it was clear to see how big this bird was in comparison. It was also very white compared to the Black-headed gulls.
I love watching sea gulls. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteI know lots of folks consider gulls to be "trash birds", but I love to see them.
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Fabulous photos of the gull in flight.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The Glaucous Gull is a very big and grand bird.
ReplyDeleteCracking series of shots, really shows off the wings.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting these great shots!
ReplyDeleteUplifting shots!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThat is a big gull. I will never forget being a newbie on a birding list and being corrected when I said "sea gull" and not gull. I have not made that mistake again...Michelle
ReplyDeleteHello, Congrats on your lifer. It is a beautiful gull. Awesome collection of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!
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