A quote about gulls in flight crosses my mind whenever I see one. Beauty is all around us -- even in overlooked and (undeservingly) maligned gulls (or ducks).
Wonderful essay and photos James! Gulls are such an underappreciated bird.
I like your quote: "A gull’s way of being is not haphazard. That is beautiful. They’re gorgeous for specific reasons." I fully agree.
The conservation area where I hike regularly, we have a mass of hundred of mostly Ring-billed Gulls that have a nesting colony nearby. It is such a sight to see at dawn and dusk as the adults fly en masse in search of food. I will be spending more time this coming Spring capturing some images and encounters with the gulls.
Thanks for the mention as well James - much appreciated!
Wonderful essay and photos James! Gulls are such an underappreciated bird.
I like your quote: "A gull’s way of being is not haphazard. That is beautiful. They’re gorgeous for specific reasons." I fully agree.
The conservation area where I hike regularly, we have a mass of hundred of mostly Ring-billed Gulls that have a nesting colony nearby. It is such a sight to see at dawn and dusk as the adults fly en masse in search of food. I will be spending more time this coming Spring capturing some images and encounters with the gulls.
Thanks for the mention as well James - much appreciated!
Great photos James! Love the gulls! I do not like that they are so maligned. They have so much character.