Gull Chasing Gull

When one gull finds a snack, one or more gulls, of course, will give chase to try to snatch it. They usually have a few loud ‘words’ to say as well.

Gull Chasing Gull With Snack

It’ll require a smart aerial move to outsmart the snack possessor whose plan is to not give it up.

Maybe something like this?

“I’ll Take That”

Nope, he missed. The smarter snack possessor out-maneuvered the chaser’s attempt.

This action goes on often when they flock into the creek. Fun stuff to watch, listen, and even try to shoot. I got lucky here. 🙂

Tags: Cambridge, chase, chasing, Eastern Shore, flight, gull, Maryland

28 thoughts on “Gull Chasing Gull”

Susan Hale on 05/02/2019 at 8:18 AM said:

It definitely is fun watching seagulls chase each other for food. It’s equally fun to watch them play musical pilings. I am often amazed that one will approach a piling and the seagull on the piling will so willingly leave it and head to another (occupied) piling and the switch goes on and on. Very rarely do I see a ‘piling sitter’ refuse to give up his perch. They sure are entertaining!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:34 PM said:
  
  Thanks Susan, yes they are fun to watch, especially the ‘musical pilings’ game! 😉
  
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neihtn2012 on 05/02/2019 at 9:02 AM said:

That second shot is priceless!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:35 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Hien! 🙂
  
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Indira on 05/02/2019 at 9:41 AM said:

Excellent action shots!! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:35 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira! 🙂
  
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Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography on 05/02/2019 at 10:13 AM said:

Nice capture of action.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:35 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Ted!
  
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Ms. Liz on 05/02/2019 at 3:31 PM said:

I love the hops across the water in the first photo!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:36 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Liz! Wish I could do that! 😉
  
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Chris Riley on 05/02/2019 at 5:37 PM said:

Yes, those poor gulls. They never get to sit down a savour a meal in peace and quiet.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Chris, no they don’t. I love their commotion on not sharing. 🙂
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 05/02/2019 at 6:47 PM said:

Great shots. Donna! The gulls have a predilection to steal food from others or among themselves. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! 🙂
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on 05/02/2019 at 8:28 PM said:

” I’ll take that,” said the wanna-be thief.
To which the rightful owner replied: “Catch your own,” as he gleefully swallowed his prey.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:39 PM said:
  
  Well said! Thank you, Tanja! 😊
  
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Sue on 05/03/2019 at 5:21 AM said:

Wow! Great captures Donna! Gulls are certainly entertaining. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:40 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Sue, funny characters for sure! 🙂
  
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The Hinoeuma on 05/03/2019 at 4:09 PM said:

When I see gulls, I think about Finding Nemo…MINE, MINE, MINE, MINE! 😆

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:43 PM said:
  
  😆 I know what you mean! Me too! 😆
  
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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog on 05/03/2019 at 4:36 PM said:

Perfect timing… both by you and by the possessor! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:44 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Tom! 😉
  
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sir albertus on 05/05/2019 at 8:09 AM said:

Seagulls are amusing creatures. They adapt perfectly, watching for the right opportunity for a fisherman to turn away and then SWOOP in! Nice post in seagulls Donna 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:46 PM said:
  
  Ahhhh, competition! Gulls are smart, you gotta watch them. I remember as a kid, one trying to swoop down and take my french fries at the beach. lol
  
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Gunta on 05/06/2019 at 1:39 AM said:

Utterly perfect timing! It’s not ALL luck either! 😀

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/06/2019 at 9:47 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Gunta! With all their acrobatic moves, I do have fun trying! 🙂
  
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sir albertus on 07/14/2019 at 8:43 AM said:

I can totally hear the gulls bickering in your photos. How impolite they are. Nice black and whites, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/14/2019 at 5:26 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Al! A secret…..I just love to hear the gulls bickering and calling! They remind me of my childhood days at the beaches and boardwalks along Delaware and Maryland. 🙂
  
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