Ring-billed Gulls

Three photo favorites of Ring-billed Gulls taken along Lake Michigan’s coastline in the past week.

Ring-billed Gull

They enjoyed the pretty weather along with me!

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29 thoughts on “Ring-billed Gulls”

Lisa Rest on 09/05/2020 at 12:03 PM said:

Aw, they are beautiful and you got great photos of them. I miss the lakefront, so thank you for reminding me of that too. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:45 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Lisa! Gulls and shorelines go hand in hand! 🙂
  
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Indira on 09/05/2020 at 12:14 PM said:

Beautiful captured of the gull, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:46 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira!
  
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Hans Wikström on 09/05/2020 at 2:29 PM said:

They seem to have an extremely determined eye. Well done!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:48 AM said:
  
  Yes, they do! The one in flight was heading into a strong wind, almost hanging in suspension. Begging for a photo. 😉 Thank you, Hans!
  
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Eliza Waters on 09/05/2020 at 3:36 PM said:

Looks like beautiful sunny weather – it feels like fall here today, though!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:49 AM said:
  
  Fall always sneaks up on us, almost too fast it seems!
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 09/05/2020 at 3:59 PM said:

These gulls are beautiful, but can be a pest too! Your shots are excellent, Donna. 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:50 AM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ, yes they can, especially if you have something to eat……that they’d like a bite of! 😉
  
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Jane Lurie on 09/05/2020 at 4:13 PM said:

Great shots, Donna. An aptly named bird. 😉

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:50 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Jane! 🙂
  
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Seraja on 09/05/2020 at 5:16 PM said:

cute

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:50 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Seraja!
  
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Ellen Jennings on 09/05/2020 at 5:33 PM said:

All very nice images, Donna! Fabulous capture of the gull in flight. The fellow on the rock made me laugh, nice pose and of course, feet. The last one is a lovely composition, all those lines, the layers of colors and the gull on driftwood. It all looks very relaxing there.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:57 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ellen! The gull in flight was fighting a head wind and was literally suspended in front of me. 🙂 Beautiful in upper Michigan, and now getting a bit chilly already, feels like fall for sure!
  
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  - Ellen Jennings on 09/06/2020 at 4:39 PM said:
    
    I love capturing birds like that! Nice you are getting to enjoy the start of fall there, Donna. Are you staying until the snow flies? It’s starting to look a bit like fall here with the vegetation drooping. It feels kind of sad, but I’m looking forward to some cooler nights!
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 09/14/2020 at 9:11 PM said:
      
      Sorry for such late response! We left Michigan, went back to Indiana, got the motorhome and have been back home (Maryland) for a couple days. We were to go to Colorado (for the fall aspens) but decided we’ll make the complete mid-west trip that was lost another summer. I’m still trying to recoup and regroup after all the traveling and unpacking. 🙂
      
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      - Ellen Jennings on 09/16/2020 at 11:09 AM said:
        
        Glad you are safely back to home base and hopefully with the motor home in tip-top condition! We’ve thought of some traveling, too, but are not actively making plans right now—a lot of “wait and see.”
aussiebirder on 09/05/2020 at 7:45 PM said:

Lovely captures Donna of a very smart looking gull.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/06/2020 at 6:57 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ashley!
  
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belindagroverphotography on 09/06/2020 at 1:18 PM said:

I particularly like the first photo, Donna. It’s a beauty!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/14/2020 at 9:05 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Belinda!
  
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creatingmindblog on 09/06/2020 at 1:19 PM said:

Fantastic photos! I love the Gull in flight. Super sharp!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/14/2020 at 9:06 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Wally Jones on 09/13/2020 at 1:38 PM said:

Your photographs look like they could have from our local Florida beaches! Very nice.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/14/2020 at 9:17 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Wally! We’re home now in Maryland but our plan is to be back in Florida this coming winter. 🙂
  
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denisebushphoto on 09/13/2020 at 4:30 PM said:

Gulls are often overlooked because they are common but I really like them! They seem intelligent and are fun to watch. Great captures! I especially admire the first in-flight image with the beautiful aqua blue background.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 09/14/2020 at 9:21 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Denise! You are right, I’m guilty at overlooking them. The first one in flight was literally suspended almost still, the wind was that strong. He was begging me to take the shot. I am so glad I did. 🙂
  
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