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European Herring Gull
Jonno52

European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus argenteus)

3rd-winter I think.

Thank you for your comments, stay safe and well, and good birding!

John
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Habitat
Breeds mainly along rocky coastlines on cliffs, stacks and islands, in some areas on buildings or on flatter areas of shore and in others at inland lakes. Mainly coastal when not breeding but increasingly in urban areas and on farmland. Abundant at refuse-tips and around fishing harbours (Opus)
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
16 November 2021
Scientific name
Larus argentatus argenteus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/1250th sec, f/5.6, ISO 800
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bievreJJ
perfectly timed captured of this big gull, delicately picking up its goodie, top class, John, many tfs!!
 
peterow
Some wonderful underwing detail, and a brilliant colourfully timed capture, John, well done.
 
delia todd
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LOL they never stop eating these guys, do they.

A marvellous picture you've taken of him John - thanks my friend.
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
Jonno52
Date added
View count
356
Comment count
9

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1250 second(s)
ISO
800
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Herring Gull 443A9136 1000 high BF.jpg
File size
168.3 KB
Date taken
Tue, 16 November 2021 2:18 PM
Dimensions
1000px x 625px

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