Black-headed Gull DSC_1160
Black-headed Gull / larus ridibundus. Straws Bridge, Derbyshire. 13/11/15.
This afternoon I spent some time with the gulls at a local lake. The sun actually appeared and stayed out all day, so it was too good an opportunity to miss.
Gull numbers have increased considerably in the last few weeks but have yet to peak. L.B.B's, Common and Herring Gulls are seen daily now but the lake is dominated by the B.H Gulls.
This individual stood out from the others because it has retained most of its dark head feathers. Although no longer the chocolate brown colour they would have been during the breeding season, they illustrate that this gull has a way to go yet before it is in full winter plumage.
Black-headed Gull DSC_1160
Black-headed Gull / larus ridibundus. Straws Bridge, Derbyshire. 13/11/15.
This afternoon I spent some time with the gulls at a local lake. The sun actually appeared and stayed out all day, so it was too good an opportunity to miss.
Gull numbers have increased considerably in the last few weeks but have yet to peak. L.B.B's, Common and Herring Gulls are seen daily now but the lake is dominated by the B.H Gulls.
This individual stood out from the others because it has retained most of its dark head feathers. Although no longer the chocolate brown colour they would have been during the breeding season, they illustrate that this gull has a way to go yet before it is in full winter plumage.