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European Herring Gull
Thank you for your comments, stay safe and well, and good birding!

John
Habitat
Breeds mainly along rocky coastlines on cliffs, stacks and islands, in some areas on buildings or on flatter areas of shore and in others at inland lakes. Mainly coastal when not breeding but increasingly in urban areas and on farmland. Abundant at refuse-tips and around fishing harbours (Opus)
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
25 June 2021
Scientific name
Larus argentatus argenteus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1?5000th sec, f/5.6, ISO 500
superb inflight capture with great details showing against that lovely blue sky, John, top class, many tfs!!
 

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Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
Jonno52
Date added
View count
438
Comment count
10

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Device
Canon Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/5000 second(s)
ISO
500
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Herring Gull 443A6972 standard BF.jpg
File size
185.4 KB
Date taken
Fri, 25 June 2021 11:39 AM
Dimensions
2030px x 1269px

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