To many people this is ‘just’ a Sea Gull but there are actually many different s
To many people this is ‘just’ a Sea Gull but there are actually many different species of gull. This one is a Glaucus Winged Gull. In North America it’s only found on the very western coast. They’re large but not anywhere near as large as the Herring Gull (which is pretty huge). Some who know a little more about birds may mistake this one for a juvenile or immature gull because of the spotting/streaking on its head but this is this species winter plumage. Like a lot of birds that are found in urban environments and learn to take advantage of what we humans have made many people also find gulls to be pests and annoying. They’re definitely confident but I really don’t see them the same way as most people. Sure, they’re clumsy and hilarious and not the sweetest of birds but they have their own special thing going and aside from their plumage, wing, beak and eye markings I also find that the different species have quite different temperaments. I suppose this is a mini rant about Sea Gulls which is quite hilarious but I think it holds some truth for how many of us see and think about what’s around us including how we think about each other and the creatures we live along side. {please don’t remove my words!} -- source link
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