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Yellow-legged Gull

Larus cachinnans michahellis

Photo by lindistar
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Field Notes

Description:

Large seabird who likes to eat fish! Makes a loud squawking noise (often early in the morning) and are fiercely protective of their young.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow-legged Gull

Larus cachinnans michahellis
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
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Comments (2)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Linda, you haven't changed the name of your Gull yet, we gave you a suggestion 5 months ago.
LauraMaria
What a great shot! A nice profile of the gull, with some nice scenery in the back :) Also, I wholeheartedly agree with Malcolm's suggestion, this is def a yellow-legged gull!

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PublishedApril 5, 2011

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