But today I saw something I never seen before,a mid-air collision! Right in front of me! Though I didn't catch the collision on camera, there they were two gulls heading into the drink with contorted wings in a feathery splash down. They bobbed in the water for a moment right side up, shook their heads..... then flew away!
They think I have something for them.
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The pose.
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"Aaron and Alexa" heads in.
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Amanda and Andy II" heads in.
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Busy Fish Pier.
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Lots of gulls.
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Feeding frenzy.
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Gull on a piling.
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A beak full!
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Gulls scatter!
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Wings.
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Yak yak yak!
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Paint Factory beyond.
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Damon passing through the landing zone!
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3 comments:
I've never seen Damon in anything other than a dory!
Very nice photos. Your posts are always a delight to read.
Gulls are highly intelligent, aggressive nusiance, that coexist successfully with people and thrive in human habitats.
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