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Black-headed Gulls
Jonno52

Black-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

It's about four years since I posted a shot of this species. I don't see many BHGs here - Herring Gulls are the main gull species these days - so it was pleasing to see this quartet last Friday.

They were a long way off though - my new laser rangefinder confirms the distance as 106 yards. (I do like clever tech kit, but have no desire for a smartphone! My 9.99 Nokia, bought in 2006, still works fine).

Thank you for your comments, and good birding!

John
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Habitat
Built-up inner city
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
10 January 2020
Scientific name
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
KC Foggin
Supporter
A great quadrupel image of these Gulls John and a great landing shot by the one of them ;)
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Yeah.... that's a cracker John, especially for the distance!!!

A great action shot that lad - very well done my friend.
 
peterday
Opus Editor
Looks as if he's going to land on top of them! Excellent group scene, John!
 
bievreJJ
A beautiful photo of these four gulls, John, with excellent lighting. Lovely how the flying gull casts its shadow on the gull on the right, excellent action shot, many tfs!!!
 

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