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Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Description:

Large, very dark gull. Legs are pink and there's a black tip to the bill. This is a first year bird, it will be white in a few months. Last photo shows it chasing a black-legged kittiwake, trying to steal its meal.

Habitat:

Saw it in the bay while on a whale-watching tour.

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AshleyT
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AshleyT

Alaska, USA

Spotted on Sep 22, 2015
Submitted on Jan 22, 2016

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