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Bonaparte's Gull Juvenile
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Bonaparte's Gull Juvenile (Larus philadelphia)

I was on an elevated river bank watching for brown bears when this gull made several passes across the river below me. These are fairly common birds in the USA but I was told by a local forest ranger they are very rare in this part of Alaska.
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Habitat
Wild river in near wilderness rain forest
Location
Chilkoot River near Haines Alaska
Date taken
3 Aug 2009
Scientific name
Larus philadelphia
Equipment used
Canon T1i, Canon 18-250 lens
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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A most unusual flight angle to catch with him coming straight at you like that Donald.

A lovely picture.
 
ducbucln
I agree with Delia, this is a most unusual flight angle. Well done, I've taken lots of photos of these gulls and haven't ever gotten one at this angle. It's a beauty.

Vicki
 
Stanley Jones
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Excellent in flight picture of this gull Donald. Great camera angle with it coming at you and below you. Outstanding!!!!
 
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Thank you all. I wish I could take some credit but in this case, it was just "f8 and be there".
 

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