"A while ago" from now on will be code for, "This is from my old blog", and it could mean events that took place several years' ago. So, a while ago and not too long after December 25th, we drove into Occoquan. As we walked down to the river, we saw a long line of gulls sitting in a row. You can see the bridge we drove over, and we immediately turned right into town.
A couple of gulls turned their heads and looked at us as though quite bored...
with one deciding he had had enough of us.
He flew off but I didn't feel so bad when...
he returned a minute later and settled back at the spot where he was before...
and seemed to know we meant no harm. We walked away and left them in peace. I told them we would be back in the new year. 
Gulls are fun birds. Fortunately, we didn't bring a picnic as it was a cold day. I would have been in trouble if I had brought a packet of French Fries from the local Fastfood. They seem rather fond of those. I have seen people toss them into the air. I breathed a sigh of relief and left before they decided to check what I had in my tote bag. I know how that goes!
Thank you for visiting.
Have fun on this last day of the year.
Happy New Year - to you, to Gregg and to the gulls.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue and the same to you and himself :)
DeleteFun Photos and an amazing row of gulls. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found them fun Diane. I remember that row taking me by surprise. Happy New Year to you also :)
DeleteWishing you all the best in the new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, and I wish you the same :)
DeleteThis reminds me of a place about a half hour drive from here. There are always tons of sea gulls and ducks. The gulls line up on the railings like in your picture.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy seeing that too Ann :)
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove the gull line ups and the cute captions.
I wish you and yours all the best in 2023, a happy and healthy New Year!
Hello Eileen, happy you enjoyed, and I wish you and yours the very same :)
DeleteGulls are such characters.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are William, they always leave me very entertained :)
DeleteSzczęśliwego 2023 roku!!!
ReplyDeleteDziękuję Ci bardzo. Tobie również szczęśliwego 2023 :)
DeleteThey sound aggressive
ReplyDeleteI expect they can be when there is food around. But I have never had a problem with them thankfully. I've seen photos of them stealing ice-cream filled cones out of the hands of unsuspecting tourists :0, which fortunately had them laughing, the people too, lol!
DeleteVery true that gulls are interesting and you made an interesting post about gulls. Have a great '23.
ReplyDeleteHappy you found it interesting Red, thank you and you have a great 2023 also :)
Deleteour downtown area is full of gulls and seabirds sitting on sea walls . I need to go down and check it all out, been a WHILE a long while since we were there, its only a 3 minute drive. your photos are always stunning. these are beautiful
ReplyDeleteSmiling here :) and so glad you enjoy my photos, very much appreciate that Sandra :)
DeleteGulls are fun to watch when they aren't flying directly overhead, LOL! Happy last day of 2022!
ReplyDeleteVery true Ellen ;) A Happy last day of 2022 to you also.
DeleteWell, gulls are certainly not timid! I think they are accustomed to being fed. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their conversation, you are just the best ever at that. It makes my day.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you there Ginny, on both counts. Your sweet comment is very much appreciated, thank you :)
DeleteSeagulls come alive with rich personalities from your dialogues. It has been a great year meeting you too! Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteI have a vivid imagination Roentare, lol! But all animals and birds are very special to me :) Thank you so much and I have enjoyed your visits, and visiting, very much. Happy New Year!
DeleteLovely post and captions, they made me smile.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2023.
All the best Jan
All the best to you too Jan, and thank, so glad you enjoyed :) I wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2023 also.
Deleteso funny to have all the "gulls" in a row!! happy 2023 denise, to both you and the mr.!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever come across such long lines since Debbie :) Happy 2023 to you and Chuck also :)
DeleteOh, those seagulls are precious birds, aren't they? When Jess lived near the ocean, there was dozens of them outside the restaurant when we had breakfast. They were all gathering together on the beach. It was a lovely sight for sure. You take great photos of the birds, Denise. So vivid and clear.
ReplyDelete~Sheri