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Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Wild Bird Wednesday 416 - Silver Gulls

The Silver Gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) is the most common gull in Australia.  It is the default gull of beaches, swamps, chip shops and pretty much everywhere you find gulls.

Silver Gulls are not a large gull - being about the same size (more or less) as a Black-Headed Gull in the UK.

These birds were loafing about on the beach at Waratah Bay in Victoria last week.  I like the emptiness of these pictures, and the stillness, which somehow seems to fit my current mood.





We were lucky enough to be able to go away for a few days last week, hence the trip to Waratah Bay, but we are now back in a 'soft lock-down' - which basically means that birding trips are not really possible.  I should have showing a friend of mine the wonders of Victorian birds at this time - but clearly not.

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15 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 July 2020 at 20:06

    I see this week we are thinking alike with gulls Stewart. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a good week ahead

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  2. Rhodesia14 July 2020 at 20:32

    Nice set of pictures. I never see gulls we seldom go anywhere where they are!! Have a good week Diane

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,14 July 2020 at 20:48

    Silver Gull is very handsome, Stewart, and I would have loved to have renewed my acquaintance with them right about now.

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  4. Brian King14 July 2020 at 21:30

    Beautiful photos!

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  5. Marie Smith14 July 2020 at 21:54

    In the second shot of the bird with the open mouth, I can imagine the sound.

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  6. Karen15 July 2020 at 00:25

    I like gulls. Going to the beach would not be the same iif they weren't there. Nice shots, and lovely reflections.

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  7. Kenneth Cole Schneider15 July 2020 at 05:10

    They are keeping their social distance! Here in Florida we are returning to many of the restrictions early in the lock-down. Doesn't change much for us as we have been voluntarily home-bound except to pick up groceries curbside once a week. No need to buy gasoline as the tank is still half full after three months.

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  8. Yamini MacLean15 July 2020 at 07:59

    Hari OM
    I love them - so balletic compared to the Herring gulls of which I see my glut! YAM xx

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  9. italiafinlandia15 July 2020 at 16:23

    Let's hope your lockdown is short and without victims!
    Thanks for hosting.
    All the best!

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  10. Cloudia16 July 2020 at 03:07

    Thank You

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  11. Linda16 July 2020 at 14:22

    I like the reflections.

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  12. Ludmiła Jabłońska17 July 2020 at 22:27

    Beautiful photos! I miss shooting at the seaside a bit. There, even the popular seagulls evoke emotions, because they are accompanied by the sound of waves and the smell of water.

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  13. Lea18 July 2020 at 07:25

    Handsome birds, and they look quite self-satisfied!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  14. Anonymous19 July 2020 at 04:57

    Scenes like this make you "forget" what's out there, Stewart. Thank you and STAY HEALTHY!!!...:)jp

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  15. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek19 July 2020 at 17:06

    Hello steward
    how the seagull stands on one leg looks very nice, great post
    Regards Frank

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