Silver Gull

by Nicholas Blackwell

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Silver Gull

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Nicholas Blackwell

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The silver gull (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) is ubiquitous across coastal areas of eastern Australia. They sport white plumage with black-tipped silver wings and a bright red beak and legs. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 90 cm.

Their natural diet is seafood – fish, shellfish and worms, however every Australian child can tell the story of when their lunch was stolen by a hungry seagull.

This one has slowed down and flared its wings in preparation for landing.

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February 10th, 2023

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