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Friday, 6 November 2015

Another Silver sky

I was out on Port Phillip Bay on the weekend.  I was trying to catch a few fish - and at least this time I was able to put some food on my families table as a result.  Not a lot of food I have to admit, but sea-fresh fish is still sea-fresh fish!

As ever, the presence of a fishing boat attracted so seabirds - no albatross this time, just lots of Silver Gulls and a few Gannets passing by.

I can't resist the 'in flight' shot opportunity that comes of having gulls hanging in the air behind the boat.  And a few well timed pieces of fish bait added to the excitement.

So, here are some Silver Gulls and an early summer blue sky.









I find the acrobatics and strangely determined looks of these birds constantly fascinating.

You can find more skies at Sky Watch Friday and more animals at Saturday Critters.  SM
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32 comments:

  1. DeniseinVA6 November 2015 at 03:37

    Super photos Stewart! I love to see a gull on the wing and you have captured some great ones here.

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  2. Sylvia K6 November 2015 at 04:17

    Oh, I do agree with Denise, Stewart, these are awesome captures and I do love seeing them on the wing!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a great weekend!!

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  3. Bas.6 November 2015 at 05:15

    Prachtig Stewart om ze vliegend zo mooi scherp te hebben.

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  4. eileeninmd6 November 2015 at 05:38

    Hello,what a lovely color blue. Beautiful sky and lovely captures of the Silver gulls in flight. Happy Thursday, enjoy your weekend ahead!

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  5. Linda W.6 November 2015 at 06:47

    Beautiful photos of these gulls against the blue sky.

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  6. Rhodesia6 November 2015 at 07:39

    Love these photos and glad you managed to put some food on the table :) Have a good weekend Diane

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  7. DrillerAA6 November 2015 at 08:04

    Very interesting set of images indeed. Well done.

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  8. Author R. Mac Wheeler6 November 2015 at 08:13

    ha. saw these first in flickr. Usually the other way around. You change your routine?

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  9. TexWisGirl6 November 2015 at 08:59

    these are great. :)

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  10. carol l mckenna6 November 2015 at 09:20

    Fantastic shots of the gulls in action and love your header photo!

    Happy Weekend coming to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  11. GreenComotion6 November 2015 at 10:23

    Wonderful action photos, Stewart - well done!
    Have a Great Weekend!
    Peace :)

    PS. The harness on our Black Cat is to comfort him. He does not like to be walked, but joins us in walks, often!

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  12. Brian King6 November 2015 at 11:09

    Fantastic flight shots!

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  13. John @ Beans and I on the Loose6 November 2015 at 12:48

    Masters of flight.

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  14. Jim6 November 2015 at 13:02

    Great captures.

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  15. Lea6 November 2015 at 13:37

    Wonderful, beautiful images!
    Have a great week-end!
    Lea

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  16. Linda6 November 2015 at 13:41

    Excellent gull pictures! They look pleased. I half expect to hear one singing "I enjoy being a gull."

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  17. Spare Parts and Pics6 November 2015 at 16:04

    Arial acrobatics!! Some great photos here, very entertaining! Have a nice weekend.

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  18. rupam sarma6 November 2015 at 17:23

    Excellent clicks

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  19. Екатерина Балагурова6 November 2015 at 21:49

    Great shots!!! Amazing!

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  20. Anonymous6 November 2015 at 22:24

    Amazing photos!!

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  21. This N That7 November 2015 at 03:22

    Love the headless gull...Great shots..Have a happy weekend..

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  22. A Colorful World7 November 2015 at 03:49

    Wonderful in-flight shots, Stewart! Looks like they were enjoying a few tossed treats! :-) Wonderful post!

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  23. Lee7 November 2015 at 07:12

    Ahhhhhh! I think that about sums up my reaction....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! :)

    Now I'll have to dig out my CD of Neil Diamond's "Jonathan Livingston Seagull"....

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  24. Bethany Carson8 November 2015 at 08:23

    Love the action in your photos! Beautiful captures!

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  25. DesertHen9 November 2015 at 07:25

    A dance for food! Wonderful shots!

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  26. Anonymous9 November 2015 at 15:27

    super photos

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  27. Montanagirl10 November 2015 at 05:08

    Beautiful shots, Stewart!

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  28. Rohrerbot10 November 2015 at 05:27

    ACROBATS!!!

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  29. amanda10 November 2015 at 05:57

    And that, Stewart - is one of the things I admire about you. That you are constantly fascinated!
    I'm early on ordering our holiday cards this year - the greeting I chose was a quote, "I think this is how we're supposed to be in the world - present and in awe."
    To learn constantly and be fascinated - it doesn't get much better.

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  30. Redzlan10 November 2015 at 19:38

    Nice blue sky and great inflight shots.

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  31. Sallie (FullTime-Life)11 November 2015 at 03:00

    I am glad that your family and the gulls enjoyed a good fresh fish feast! Beautiful flight shots.... And a great use for leftover bait! Everybody's happy! Thanks for sharing !

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  32. Inspired By June12 November 2015 at 02:01

    These are fabulous, Stewart! Love the "headless" shot, lol, took me a minute to see what he was doing. Sky shots are a fav! I haven't mastered them like you. Practice, practice.

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