Since several of you commented on that cheeky black-headed gull (In winter plumage – no black head) esconced on Neptune/Poseidon’s head on Saturday, I thought I’d give herring gulls a moment. The header photo is of a youngster, the rest are adults.
The featured photo is of a juvenile tidying up the beach.
Monday Portrait.
And IJ Khanewala’s Bird of the Week.
From Pyrenees to Pennines 
Yay! A recruit! Can’t beat a good litter picker. Happy Monday, Margaret!
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And to you Jo. Although isn’t this young fellah putting it into the sea? He’s not got the right idea.
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Oh, no! Hard to carry a bag as well. I’d better follow him.
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They are quite the characters, a friend has a pair that regularly land on the terrace outside her kitchen and will sneak inside to steal cat food unless you block their path.
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They’re real chancers, herring gulls. I find them hard to warm to, with those steely cold eyes.
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Keening seagull young are the soundtrack to my (inland) summer. They’re impressive in flight, though.
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They are. Especially if diving for some tripper’s fish and chips!
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I love watching these guys. But they don’t like you eating chips so they often try to snatch it from you.
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They’re sneak thieves.
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🤣
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All gulls are naughty
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Yup.
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🤣
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We’ve got a lot of gulls in our area too.
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They get everywhere!
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Absolutely
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I’m not a fan of herring gulls (they always strike me as a bit vicious!) but I have to admit you’ve captured them well.
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Thanksn Sarah. They do like to pose. I have quite a few tucked away.
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Not my favourite seabird. (That would be a gannet)
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I like a gannet. But I find it hard to get much affection going for a herring gull. It’s the eyes.
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Wonderful photos Margaret. 😀
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Thugs, the lot of them! One attacked John’s bald head once, I don’t know what he thought it was. He keeps his hat on now.
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I think you may have visited Granville Island, Margaret. If you did you would have encountered our seagulls, which are known for their sleek appearance and well-fed status due to the abundance of shellfish and seafood in the surrounding waters. However, their reputation is marred by their habituation to human food, leading them to boldly and sometimes aggressively snatch snacks from visitors. I have seen someone sitting quietly eating fish and chips when suddenly a seagull sweeps down with agile speed and swipes the food in seconds. They are very smart and have no fear. Now, there are huge signs around the marketplace asking people not to feed the seagulls or pigeons as it is considered detrimental to their health.
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Yes, we’ve been to Granville Island, but luckily not had our lunch snapped from us there- or anywhere else. But British gulls are just as malevolent.
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We could have passed each other in the market!!!! So close!!!!
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That’s quite a thought!
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Definitely well brought up with the right values! 😀
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Except I think he’s going to dump it now …
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Baby steps … ?
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Noisy bunch, I’m sure. But it they pick up litter I can forgive a bit of noise.
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Never liked gulls…but must say that first image was a good shot!
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Thnaks Sue. I think the Herring Gull Fan Club isn’t a large one.
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very short on members, I would say!
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😉
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I’m not a fan either, especially after last week when they noisily descended on my roof. Their screeching noise is hideous and yes they do have malevolent eyes .
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Evil looking, and no social graces whatever.
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Beautiful photo captures of these lovely birds!
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Thanks, Amy.
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