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Tom Grey | all galleries >> Birds -- Palo Alto Baylands >> Gulls > Ring-billed Gull, breeding plumage
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25-JUL-2006 Tom Grey

Ring-billed Gull, breeding plumage

Palo Alto Baylands

An adult in breeding plumage in the Bay Area in July, where this abundant species doesn't nest; note the adult plumage, the red orbital ring and gape, and the very worn flight feathers. It's probably an early migrant or winter visitor, returning from the nesting grounds.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
1/1600s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso200 full exif

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