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Black-headed Gull


Black-headed Gull
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Copyright: Siegfried Potrykus (siggi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-28 2:25
Viewed: 158
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) is a small gull which breeds in much of Europe and Asia, and also in coastal eastern Canada. Most of the population is migratory, wintering further south, but some birds in the milder westernmost areas of Europe are resident. Some birds will also spend the winter in northeastern North America, where it was formerly known as the Common Black-headed Gull. As is the case with many gulls, it has traditionally been placed in the genus Larus.
This gull is 38-44 cm (15-17½ in) long with a 94-105 cm (37-41 in) wingspan. It breeds in colonies in large reedbeds or marshes, or on islands in lakes, nesting on the ground. Like most gulls, it is highly gregarious in winter, both when feeding or in evening roosts. It is not a pelagic species, and is rarely seen at sea far from coasts.
The Black-headed Gull is a bold and opportunist feeder and will eat insects, fish, seeds, worms, scraps and carrion. in towns or take invertebrates in ploughed fields with equal relish.
In flight, the white leading edge to the wing is a good field mark. The summer adult has a chocolate-brown head (not black, despite the name), pale grey body, black tips to the primary wing feathers, and red bill and legs. The hood is lost in winter, leaving just dark vertical streaks.
This species takes two years to reach maturity. First year birds have a black terminal tail band, more dark areas in the wings, and, in summer, a less fully developed dark hood. Like most gulls, Black-headed Gulls are long-lived birds, with a maximum age of 63 years recorded in the wild.
This is a noisy species, especially at colonies, with a familiar "kree-ar" call. Its scientific name means "Laughing Gull".
The Black-headed Gull is the prefectural bird of Tokyo and the Yurikamome mass transit system is named after it.
(Wikipedia)
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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
  • [2009-10-28 2:58]

Hello Siegfried
Nice capture with natural colors and great details
Regards
Razvan

Czesc Siegfried! Dynamiczna scena, swietny POV, bardzo dobre ujecie, doskonaly kadr. Poza tym, ostrosc i kolorystyka - popisowe. Klaniam sie!

Slav Sîggî,
Very good capture of this Gull in nice pose.The colors and sharpness are excellent.TFS and best regards,
Dûrzan

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-10-28 5:32]

Hi Siegfried
Nice capture.Excellent timing with good low POV.Your image is sharp with good detail.
TFS MIchel

Haaaaaalllo, Siggi,
ich bin zurück, kann nicht ohne TN!
Deine Möwe ist klasse, ein riesiger Schreihals, da hast Du gerade im richtigen Moment abgedrückt, super.
Vielen Dank und liebe Grüße
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Siggi
Wonderful capture this hungry bird!
Great details.
Horia

Hallo Siegfried, my friend!

Nice capture of the bird with superb details! How th bird id behaving the shot, is simply wonderful. The colors are perfect, and the sharpness and POV are well done.

Viele Grüße,
Paras

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-10-28 7:47]

Witaj Siggi,
Chwyciles w ciekawym momencie, prawie slysze jej wolanie. Bardzo dobre ustawienia ekspozycji, dobrze sie oglada.
Pozdrawiam, Pawel

Hello Siegfried,
a fantastic capture of the Black-headed Gull taken from an excellent low POV with superb sharpness and a very good timing, marvellous colours, very well composed
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Great capture of this "singing" bird.Nice clarity of photo.Regards.Alin.

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1022] (5516)
  • [2009-10-28 8:55]

Very good photo of this Gull, very good colors and sharpness to!

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 94 N: 5542] (17634)
  • [2009-10-28 9:00]

Hello Siegfried,
Great photo of this Gull in a fantastic pose. Beautiful colours, excellent sharpness, details, low POV, good DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

I see some noise in the otherwise most beautiful shot, my dear friend Siggi!
Yo need to set your laptop right, I guess...
I love the timing and the pose!
Bravo!
Goldy

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-28 10:26]

Eheheh Siggi.What a beautiful moment to take and what a fantastic timing! Impressive and terrific pic,beautiful sharpness and colors,one the most curious seagull pic of the year.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Ciao Siggi, beautiful gull in great cryng pose, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-10-28 12:27]

Hi Siegfried. Whata great pose you have captured. The detail in the Gull is first class. Taken with such sharp focusing and good use of the light which has given bright colours. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hello Siggi,

A great capture with lovely colors & details. Very nice POV & composition.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9085)
  • [2009-10-28 18:27]

Hi Siegfried,
beautiful capture of this gull. The light that shines upon the bird is so effective. The shallow depth really makes this capture very impactful.
Well presented shot in exciting colours.

Regards,
Foozi

Hi and Good Morning MF Siggi,

Amazingly beautiful capture and amusing moment of this cute gull in a fine pose with wonderful POV/DOF, neat details and delightful composition.
TFS and have a nice new day MF!
Cheers,

Bayram

Ciao Siegfried. Impressive dynamic and interesting capure wth good light and sharp. Very good bright colours too.

Roberto

Hello Siegfried
superb shot of this Black-headed Gull with beak wide open, great pose !
beautiful colors and lighting, wonderful sharp details and nice environment
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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  • chudy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 0 N: 90] (495)
  • [2009-11-04 12:10]

Siemanko Siggi!
Swietna fotka super ostrosc i kolory .
Mewa jak zywa .
Pozdrawiam Slawek

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