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Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

Description:

White w/grey wings, yellow beak w/red tip. OR grey dappled. Both are ocean birds and are the same in size and shape. Both are about a foot tall.

Habitat:

Ocean or water birds.

Notes:

These should not be fed by humans. It teaches them to go to humans for food rather than hunt naturally. Being so often exposed to humans also makes them bolder and sometimes aggressive towards humans. They will quite often steal your food if you don't keep a close eye on it!

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Great advice in your notes!

SuNfIsH
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SuNfIsH

Pismo Beach, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 6, 2012
Submitted on Aug 8, 2012

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