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Black-backed Gull
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Black-backed Gull (Larus dominicanus)

The gulls were having a great time scavenging the beach after huge breakers hit the area.
Habitat
Beach front
Location
Te Awanga
Date taken
30 September 2014
Scientific name
Larus dominicanus
Equipment used
Canon 60D + Tamron 150-600 zoom lens
Super Gull close-up Dick...Our Lesser Black-backs have yellow legs, and our Great Black-backs have pink legs mate.
 
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What a great shot that is. You've done so well with this one Dick.
 
Armed with that powerful beak this Gull has the look of a little Dino.,...LOL!!!! Excellent close up Dick!!!!
 
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A fabulous closeup shot of this impressive bird, Dick ... tfs ...
 
A fabulous, detailed close-up of this handsome Gull, Rookery !!! Thanks for sharing.
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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