A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Larus occidentalis
White head and chest, grey wings, black wing tips. Yellow bill with red spot on lower towards the end. Pinkish legs.
Coastal areas This one was spotted right outside Monterey Bay Aquarium
Such an intense stare! I had a little trouble deciding between herring/western for this ID. Here is a link to help with differentiating gulls. http://thebirdguide.com/gulls/herr_vs_we... http://www.cfr.washington.edu/classes.es...
No Comments