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Laughing Gull
mali

Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)

Well Peeps,
This rarity to the UK showed up on my local patch yesterday, not 200 yards from my house. I'm not sure if I've seen and possibly photographed this species before in Virginia, USA, but its definitely a new bird for me in the UK. I had birders from different parts of the UK texting and e-mailing me last night, wanting to know the exact location of this bird.
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Habitat
Coastal
Location
Rock-A-Nore, Hastings
Date taken
25/05/2015
Scientific name
Leucophaeus atricilla
Equipment used
Nikon D7100 & Sigma 500mm prime lens
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
A cracker of a shot and capture Mali, many tfs and well done on a newbie for you.
 
S K Gudi
Looks pretty serious to me. Lol! Lucky you sighting & capturing him so beautifully; congrats Mali!! tfs.
 
Ken Doy
Well done and congrats on this one Mali. The hordes will probably descend on Hastings this weekend LOl.
Ken
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A beautiful capture of our Laughing Gull Cuz! Lucky you guy ;)
 
peterow
Congrats on your uk first Mali. A brilliantly taken capture. Three great ones, well done.
 
R
Gosh!!! Fantastic spotting and luck getting this Gull so close to where you live. Super photograph Mali!
Dick.
 

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