These are some gulls and auks I saw recently when I walked
down to the Long Hole at Bangor Pier.
The first gull is a 2nd year Herring gull. Notice the amount of grey he has on his back.
I thought when I photographed these birds that they
were both Razorbills and only when I looked at them on the laptop did I realise
the LH one is a Common Guillemot and the RH one a Razorbill.
Common Guillemot above Razorbill below
,
Common Guillemot above and below
Redshank
Razorbill (All)
Lastly we have an adult Herring gull and a
Turnstone. Join me next Monday when I will
show you more images and video of the Turnstone.
I am linking this post with SATURDAY CRITTERS.
Many
thanks for visiting
and
for all the comments you leave on this post.
Wonderful shots of the birds. Nice variety.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look warm though.
Such beautiful and interesting bird photos! The second one is gorgeous - birds look so handsome when flying - but the last one is my favourite. So contemplative! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing!
I have had that happen to me-- "Shoot first and ask questions later." Very nice finds!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!! Now I have to ask, were these photos taken from a boat ride or with a zoom from the shore as you were walking?
ReplyDeleteAnni I was walking and the birds at sea were actually quite a distance away (hence the not so good quality of the shots) and therefor I did have to zoom in and then crop them as well. I have only a bridge camera which I am happy with however it has its limitations but thanks for your visit and comment.
DeleteCute feet on the herring gull.
ReplyDeleteHello, Margaret. Beautiful birds, I love the gulls and the Razorbills. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat bird finds and pics Margaret - I love Turnstones :)
ReplyDeletesuch cute birds. the red and orange legs really stand out.
ReplyDeleteVery good shots, Margaret!
ReplyDeletethe only one familiar to me is the herring gull. beautiful captures!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, I love all your birds today; the first one is beautiful and the Turnstone is my favorite! Have a great day. Jo
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of different types of birds. I like the one in flight!
ReplyDeleteI like your second photo of the gull in flight!
ReplyDeleteThe Redshank blends in so well with his surroundings that I did not see him! I wondered what those orange things were, and they turned out to be his feet! Ha ha! Number2 is my favorite, it is a WOW moment! It looks like you are right behind him flying beside him! And your last one is my second favorite, taken from behind. Very artistic.
ReplyDeleteI used to live near the Atlantic Ocean but now live far away in mountains. I miss the sound of gulls! beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of images, Margaret! I can almost smell the salt air. Now we're going to have to take a drive to the coast soon!
ReplyDeleteWe hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Wow, that second photo of the gull in flight really rocked my socks! Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteThe water is lovely & blue looking & the birds are enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteThat Redshank almost disappears into his surroundings...except for those legs.
ReplyDeleteGreat bird shots! I like the Redshank a bunch.
ReplyDeleteA nice collection of birds! I love the close up in the first photo!
ReplyDeleteNice series. The second has such a unique perspective, really artistic.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.I really like the gull and Turnstone,showing the size comparison.
ReplyDeleteAnother round of love story with your feathered friends.
ReplyDeleteI really like that last shot - what a difference in size!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
love them all but the Razorbill is my favorite :)
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