Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperborous) by Pauletta Johnson

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12-MAY-2012

Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperborous)

Nikon D90
1/4000s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso720

While I was taken pics of an egret, I notice this one gull would only eat on a paved parking lot, he would get clams/oysters take them about 8 -10ft and dropped them so they would burst open and lunch was serve. full exif

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bill friedlander		20-May-2012 23:35
Perfect focus on the eye at 500mm. Lots of protein for lunch. V

Julie Tremblay		20-May-2012 10:51
Hard at work and ingenious. V.

Hank Vander Velde		19-May-2012 12:00
Nice shot and explanation Carl. I saw something similar a few weeks ago except that the Gull was banging a catfish to its death.

Michel Duval		18-May-2012 17:36
A super shot. Excellent timing for capturing at the just moment. V

Guest		18-May-2012 13:19
So he like raw oysters! Great shot of this beauty enjoying and savoring his meal. wonderful light on those feathers.

Stephanie		18-May-2012 10:43
Amazing capture Carl! What is the gull eating? V

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