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GBBG - struggling
Doc Duck

GBBG - struggling (Larus marinus)

It wasn't just grab and gobble for this gull either. The fish was too big for the gull to simply fly off with or swallow whole. And without solid ground underneath, the fish kept bobbing away from the gull as s/he tried to get a better grip. This made for some good shows of underwing plumage, so from my perspective it was worth the (gull's) effort ;)
Habitat
sea
Location
Straumen, Smla, Norway
Date taken
21 June 2020
Scientific name
Larus marinus
Equipment used
Nikon 7500, Tamron 150-600
Three beautiful post Ann, i love today this particular one.
Excellent trip, you did not waste anything and made us partners with it. thanks for sharing.
Congrats !!
 
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Well done! You were in the right place, at the right time! But, please tell me this? Did the gull finally get the fish?
 
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.... well you sure did get some great plumage and feather detail too Ann.

Another great gull image lass - thanks for the story too.
 
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Two stunning images of these hard working GBBG Ann. Tough struggling for a meal.
 
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Indeed it did present some wonderful photo opportunities. You took great advantage too! Another exceptional picture of this large gull. TFS Doc!
 

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