The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) is the largest gull in Australia, with a wingspan that can exceed 1.5m and a weight over 1kg. The beak of this bird is huge - and it is very characteristic of this species (although it's size is pretty diagnostic in Australia too!)
Thie individual was loafing about in the car park at tidal river, and unlike many of the other creatures in that area was not over fond of people and cameras.
All is all this is a rather impressive bird!
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Thie individual was loafing about in the car park at tidal river, and unlike many of the other creatures in that area was not over fond of people and cameras.
All is all this is a rather impressive bird!
To join in with WBW click on the blue button below the thumbnails. Cheers - SM
Our Great Black-backed Gull does not look as intimidating as your Pacific Gull. Its bill is not as massive and it does not have that menacing blood-red tip. I assume both have similar predatory habits. Very nice photos with great detail.
ReplyDeletea Massive gull which I saw when I was on a pelagic trip years ago Thank you for hosting and have a good week head.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots! And glad it's peace-loving... (pacific -- get it?)
ReplyDeleteThat is a large beak! I always enjoy your birds because most are unknown to us here in the States.
ReplyDeleteThe bird looks quite angry and I do not think I would like to be on the receiving end of that beak, it looks remarkably strong! Have a good week. Diane
ReplyDeleteI guess they are as noisy as the European gulls... ;)
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots!
Impressive heavy beak on these guys! Very handsome gulls!
ReplyDeleteIt is huge. That beak must be able to crush shells!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteHandsome!!! I particularly like the second shot... YAM xx
I enjoyed your photographs.
ReplyDeleteThey have such big beaks don't they.
All the best Jan
Yes he is an impressive fellow and posed beautifully for you. We are ‘camping’ (in our little RV] along the Pacific Coast right now and have seen lots of gulls....hope to have them and with luck some other birds for WBW next week or the week after.
ReplyDeleteThis is a bird I would really like to see, Stewart, so make sure you get it to stay until I get there!
ReplyDeleteI've been to the beach ONCE this Summer, Stewart...ONCE...and got ONE pic of a gull...ONE., although it's not as handsome as yours...:)JP
ReplyDeleteGood shots!
ReplyDeleteStewart, nice capture of the Pacific Gull . Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!! That beak is impressive. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a beak!!! Our Atlantic Gulls' beak is much smaller..of course there are many varieties of gulls but I don't know that I have seen any with a large beak..Handsome bird..looks as though he was posing for you..Nice shots!!
ReplyDeleteAnd like all gulls, you can tell he has an attitude.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an impressive bird. Looks like one, too. I love that second photo where he's on his tip toes.
ReplyDeleteHe is looking right at you in every shot...
ReplyDeleteThe bright red on the beak makes for a very distinctive bird.
ReplyDeleteyellow beak, so impressive
ReplyDeleteYours looks like it has lipstick on! I haven't seen any here that have red tips.
ReplyDeleteHello, wonderful photos. The gulls looks like it is wearing lipstick. Great series.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
He is a great looking gull. Very nice photos of him Stewart!
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