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Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

Photo by LaurieWinters
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Field Notes

Description:

A familiar parking lot gull, the Ring-billed Gull breeds primarily inland in North America. It can be found along the coasts, but many of these "seagulls" never see anything except fresh water all their lives.

Habitat:

lake/pond

Reference Links:

Ring-billed Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Life History, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (2)
CJulen
Love this shot! The light is gorgeous.

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