{"id":78537,"date":"2021-01-29T06:10:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T13:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=78537"},"modified":"2024-11-15T04:58:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T10:58:56","slug":"winter-adult-herring-gull-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2021\/01\/29\/winter-adult-herring-gull-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Adult American Herring Gull Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Adult Herring Gull walking on a shelf of ice<\/p><\/div>\n

Adult American Herring Gull walking on a shelf of ice \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/3200, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Today I am sharing two winter adult American Herring Gull photos that I took earlier this month from the auto tour route at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge<\/span><\/a>. It was a bright, chilly morning and I was thrilled to see and photograph these large gulls. I only see this gull species here in northern Utah during the coldest months of the year and I consider them a treat.<\/p>\n

There were gulls, herons, eagles and ducks on the shelf of ice next to open water where the birds could all find prey.<\/p>\n

By pulling onto the shoulder of the auto tour route I was able to relax, observe, photograph and enjoy the birds in front of me without blocking the road. Sunshine kept me warm as I relaxed and photographed all of the birds including the American Herring Gulls.<\/p>\n

The months of January and February are terrific for seeing American Herring Gulls of all ages in northern Utah.<\/p>\n

\"AlertAlert adult American Herring Gull in winter \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/4000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

These adult American Herring Gulls were wonderful subjects on that chilly morning in early January. I am a long-time gull lover and enthusiast who will happily sit with them for long periods of time to get the images I want of them even when the temps are bitter cold.<\/p>\n

When the clouds that have made this past week dreary have finally cleared out I plan on getting back out into the field where I can have more American Herring Gulls in my viewfinder.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

To view more of my American Herring Gull photos plus facts and information about this species click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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