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Larus smithsonianus
Dozens of seabirds resting at the tide pools with the Harbor Seals (first picture is a juvenile American Herring Gull).
Spotted at La Jolla Shores in San Diego.
Spotted on Nov 22, 2011
Submitted on Dec 7, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks Cindy. The second reference I have makes it seem an American Herring Gull, but I'm open to suggestions. I'm no expert. :)
This might be a Glaucous-winged Gull - Larus glaucescens. Definitely wait for other suggestions though.