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California Gull
jmorlan

California Gull (Larus californicus)

Compare this adult with the juvenile posted previously. It takes this species four years to reach maturity. The adults more closely resemble the adults of other species than they do the immatures of their own species. They present one of the more challenging areas of bird identification.
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Location
Half Moon Bay, California, USA
Date taken
29 July 2020
Scientific name
Larus californicus
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
KC Foggin
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A beautifully detailed wing display captured here Joe!
 
delia todd
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A right handsome gull this one Joe, and a tremendous action picture you've taken of him lad.

Many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 

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