Herring Gull
Larus argentatus. This is one of the commonest gulls on the Yorkshire coast. It is an opportunist and often frequents harbours and urban areas to feed on food discarded by humans. I took this photograph on a Yorkshire Coast Nature Diving Gannet boat trip. Fish are thrown from the boat to attract Gannets. Some Herring Gulls take advantage early on before the sheer number of Gannets monopolise the scene. This is offshore from Bempton Cliffs in East Yorkshire. Having managed to get such a large fish this one is anxious to get away and swallow its catch before it gets mugged.
Herring Gull
Larus argentatus. This is one of the commonest gulls on the Yorkshire coast. It is an opportunist and often frequents harbours and urban areas to feed on food discarded by humans. I took this photograph on a Yorkshire Coast Nature Diving Gannet boat trip. Fish are thrown from the boat to attract Gannets. Some Herring Gulls take advantage early on before the sheer number of Gannets monopolise the scene. This is offshore from Bempton Cliffs in East Yorkshire. Having managed to get such a large fish this one is anxious to get away and swallow its catch before it gets mugged.