Saturday, January 28, 2012

Great Black-backed Gull

Great Black-backed Gull
Titusville, Fl

The Great Black-backed Gull is the largest of the gulls. They visit this area in the winter, however I very rarely see them. I saw this one today on the east side of the Max Brewer Causeway, the main road that leads to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refugee. Standing near some Sanderlings, perspective to just how enormous this gull is can be seen.




This one was actually very polite as you can seeing him waving good bye to me as I left.



14 comments:

  1. He is one beast of a bird. don't think id fancy being one of those little guys just incase i got trampled.

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  2. A bird at last I do see alot of in the UK. Normally trying to steal food of every other Gull. You captured them well though.

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  3. A brilliant bird, but, I'm sorry to say, watch out Sanderlings, he may be after something to eat!

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  4. He looks huge next to the sanderlings!

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  5. Wow! Look at the size of that dude nest to the little guys! Some creature!

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  6. Terrific photos Tammy. He is a beastly fellow. Glad to have found your blog.

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  7. Beautiful photos, Tammy! I really like the gray/white legs. I'm accustomed to the yellow legs on the Ring-bill's we have here.

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  8. Hello !
    I like your birds Tammy, you love the birds like I do I can see. Should like to meet the Osprey fishing.

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  9. Wonderful Blog Tammy.... you can feel your passion and enthusiasm in your work. Tahnks for dropping in on my also.

    The Great Black Backed gull is a "big un" and a real preditor. Cracking images you have posted.

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  10. Como siempre es una maravilla ver tus fotos. A destacar la segunda foto, parece Júpiter con sus 4 satélites galileanos.
    Un Abrazo!!

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  11. Wonderful images Tammy the GBb Gulls are lovely birds to see.
    I have just had a lovely browse around your blog..

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  12. Lovely shots of that big boy. We have the same species here, and once saw one drowning and then eating a rabbit!

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  13. wow, don't know that I have ever seen a big black gull - they are huge. great shots!

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