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Tuesday 24 April 2018

Black-headed Gull - Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Photographed at Slimbridge WWT, Gloucestershire, UK. Rushy Hide, wild.

Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.ukThere is a photo of an Aplomado Falcon. And an Oystercatcher chick by by Callum in  the 'Guest photographer.







35 comments:

  1. We have a few of those here in Florida :)

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  2. Hola Bob,buenas fotos de esta Gaviota reidora.Un saludo.

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  3. Hi Bob
    Superb portraits ! Gull is very beautiful in breeding plumage.
    Good evening.

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  4. This Gull is so spectacular in breeding plumage. Great shots.

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    1. Thanks David, the Gull is in breeding plumage.

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  5. Hallo Bob
    super Bilder, sehr nah
    Grüsse Frank

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  6. Yet another beautiful bird. Thank you.

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  7. I love your shots of this gull, Bob, which show just how wrong that name is - half the year it's a 'chocolate-headed gull' and the other half of the year it's a 'white-headed gull' ;-}.

    With my very best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Hi Richard, you have a great picture, well done.

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  8. Wonderful pictures and the plumage is stunning!
    I also liked the quote you've used today.

    All the best Jan

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  9. Somehow I am reminded of Bosche's paintings and monks.... Beautiful pictures!

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  10. Hello, wonderful closeups of this pretty gull. Enjoy your day!

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  11. Great pictures! They are here now;-)

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  12. They look funny and at the same time look charming with brown feathers on the head. Regards.

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  13. Hi Bob,
    Superb set of images of the Black Headed gull in breeding plumage.
    We always see plenty of these birds at Rutland Water.
    All the best, John

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    1. Hi John, they are beautiful in everywhere, cheers.

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  14. Black-headed Gulls have also come here. Their voice is a sign of the summer.

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  15. The bird is conservation in Finland. What about there?

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  16. Hi Bob,
    Beautiful portraits of this beautiful Gull!
    I saw two of these ck-headed Gulls in my environment, this season!
    Warm greetings, Maria

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    1. Hi Maria, there are enormous amount in our environment.

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  17. Hi Bob!... Nice portraits... Well-done..😊👍

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    1. Hi Ana, thank you for the 'nice portrait'.

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  18. Bonitas gaviotas, Bob, desconocidas para mi.

    Saludos.

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  19. WOW! Looks amazing. sharp beak:)

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  20. So lovely images!
    Have a nice week!
    Gil Zetbase

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  21. Dear Bob:
    I always remember to you, when I was walking in our field, because here in Chile, we have a lot of beautiful birds, You could came to here. Best Regards!

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  22. Oh, it is so sleek and beautiful. I would love to touch it.

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  23. Also this Black-headed Gull you have fnatastsich put on the picture.
    Beautiful details and super sharp.
    Class.

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