A New Gull, and the Usual Birds

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canada goose, glossy ibis, great blue heron, hatchling, lesser yellow legs, postaday, red-winged blackbird, willet

The Black-headed Gull comes from Europe and, about fifty years ago, has begun appearing in North America in small numbers. I saw a group of about a dozen of them on Wildlife Drive for the first time last week. They did not seem too shy, like most gulls, and I was able to come close to them.

Black-headed Gull.

Other birds that I photographed are well known to most of us.

Male Red-winged Blackbird.

Female Red-winged Blackbird.

Great Blue Heron with a shrimp appetizer.

Lesser Yellow Legs.

Willet contemplating take off.

Glossy Ibis.

Canada Goose hatchling.