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Wednesday, 5 July 2023

Wild Bird Wednesday 571 - Pacific Gull

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that Pacific Gulls (Larus pacificus) had very large beaks — last week I got the chance to photograph this species rather closer the normal and I took the opportunity to do some beak shots!

This bird is at Wilsons Promontory National Park, and given the way it walked up to my car I suggest that it is used to getting food from visitors!  








Gulls of the World (Olsen) describes the beak as being 'almost grotesquely large' which seems a bit harsh to me. 'Impressively large' would seem more appropriate!

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9 comments:

  1. That is quite a noble beak!

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  2. Amazing close-up ! This bill is not common ;-)
    Friendship

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  3. These are fantastic - the detail on the beak is splendid, especially the fading colour from the tip.

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  4. If I have been to Wilson Prom, I would pick a good night to do astro too

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  5. That is an impressive beak, for sure!

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  6. Fabulous beak shot Well I would not let him come down and grab a chip from my hand!! Thanks for hosting and commenting. Havae a great week ahead Stewart.

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  7. Hari Om
    Impressive indeed!!! YAM xx

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  8. Excellent detail. Just as if it had dipped its huge bill into a pool of blood (or strawberry jam).

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  9. Great portraits. Sometimes it looks like a grumpy old man!

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