This morning, I’m sharing a simple photo of a resting Ring-billed Gull adult that I took the last time I made a trip up to Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
Resting Ring-billed Gull at Bear River MBR – Nikon D500, f8, 1/3200, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
The gull is small in the frame because it was resting in the water some distance from me. The thing is, I liked how this photo shows some of the marsh habitat that is found at the refuge. The vegetation at the top of the frame gives us a clue about where this gull species could be found.
I know: some people despise gulls, call them names, and wouldn’t stop to photograph them because it is ‘just a gull’, then go home and say there were no birds to photograph.
Regulars that read my daily posts here at On The Wing Photography know I am not that kind of person. Not only will I stop for gulls, there are also times when I will go out of my way to photograph them. The proof is in my gull galleries.
Gulls, just like any other bird species, are fascinating and they are avian subjects I adore having in my viewfinder. As abundant as gulls are across the country, I believe they can be uncommonly beautiful.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Ring-billed Gull photos plus facts and information about this species.
Gulls are beautiful birds, especially in breeding plumage. Thank you for always finding value and beauty, Mia.
Serene and lovely. Your gulls are different to ours as well.