Ross's gull


Posted by RLK on Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:51 am

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This is the immature Ross's gull we found last week near Barrow, AK. It is presumed to be a second year bird however it was observed copulating with the adult (see Glenn Bartley's image of the adult). Note that it has dark feathering in the wing shields. Also note that my image shows distinct pink coloration on the breast and extending up to the face. The color was not enhanced on my image. The adult had very similar coloration.

These were unexpected and dare I say very welcome visitors that were enjoyed by many birders and photographers.

Please click image for uncompressed view, thanks.

Canon 7D2, 600mm f4L IS II, ISO 500, f/8, 1/6400 sec, manual exposure
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by Gene Gwin on Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:26 am
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Bob, I like the mood of this image.
 

by Karl Egressy on Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:25 am
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Such a great looking Gull. Excellent image, Bob.
 

by Ron Day on Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:41 pm
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Super in-flight pose and wing position, and the pink tint to the breast is excellent. Well done, Bob.
 

by tinyfishy on Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:51 am
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A very cool shot of this rare gull I have yet to capture....Wish this was mine, honest.
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by Glenn Bartley on Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:51 am
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I miss them already....such cute birds...
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by Carol Clarke on Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:22 am
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Beautiful capture of this lovely gull, sweet detail and soft light with the pink blush on the breast.

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